Take the Opportunity

What a beautiful day on the 18th of February!!  The sun is shining, there is a slight breeze and the temps are in the high 60’s.  The weather beckons me to come outside and soak up the sun.  Since I am babysitting my sweet one year old grandson, the ideal thing to do is, put him in the stroller and take a walk.  While I am smiling and deciding how far down the road to walk, I am oblivious to the cookies baking in the oven!  My focus had completely shifted and we were going on a walk.  I set my destination, the telephone pole up ahead.  My grandson fell asleep and my mind was free of distractions. When I arrived back in my kitchen, even the smell of burnt cookies could not displace these welcome thoughts of spring!  More chocolate chip cookies can be baked but beautiful days in February are not readily available.

Opportunities cannot always be planned.  They seem unexpected and sometimes disturb the present realities.  Last August, there was a request for a Bible study by someone who had not previously been interested in seeking God or reading the Bible.  Inside of me I knew this was a priority.  Yes, it was another evening of the week to be occupied but it is a season in which we can share what has been given to us. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required;  Luke 12:48b

The blessing has been to be able to experience this evening with my husband, my friend and her family almost every week.  We read the Bible together and ask questions.  Our prayer time brings the sweetness and closeness of the Lord.  We are so glad we didn’t miss this opportunity!

Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person.                    Colossians 4:5-6