OPPORTUNITY
Let us look at these two stories:
Genesis 4:3-7(NLT)
When it was time for the harvest, Cain presented some of his crops as a gift to the lord.
Abel also brought a gift—the best portions of the firstborn lambs from his flock. The lord accepted Abel and his gift,
but he did not accept Cain and his gift. This made Cain very angry, and he looked dejected.
“Why are you so angry?” the lord asked Cain. “Why do you look so dejected?
You will be accepted if you do what is right. But if you refuse to do what is right, then watch out! Sin is crouching at the door, eager to control you. But you must subdue it and be its master.”
Luke 23:39-43(NLT)
One of the criminals hanging beside him scoffed, “So you’re the Messiah, are you? Prove it by saving yourself—and us, too, while you’re at it!”
But the other criminal protested, “Don’t you fear God even when you have been sentenced to die?
We deserve to die for our crimes, but this man hasn’t done anything wrong.”
Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your Kingdom.”
And Jesus replied, “I assure you, today you will be with me in paradise.”
We see life and death displayed by choices made. What do we do with the opportunities we have? These two scenarios, showed people who had opportunity to talk with God face to face one could use the opportunity to obtain eternal favour the others preferred to do their own thing, they just wanted earthly salvation/gratification thus they lost out.
Today what do we do with the release of God in our lives, what have we done with the Holy Spirit. There was a time when people were easily deceived that the power of God could be hidden in elementals, water, handkerchiefs, oils etc. We begin to wonder where they got that from, definitely not from the scriptures.
Money exchanging hands for God’s power to flow. Where did they get that from? Definitely not from Christ or His apostles.
What have we done with our opportunity with God?
Have we established eternity or sought for earthly gain? Selah
See the way Paul puts it:
Philippians 3:17-19
Dear brothers and sisters, pattern your lives after mine, and learn from those who follow our example.
For I have told you often before, and I say it again with tears in my eyes, that there are many whose conduct shows they are really enemies of the cross of Christ.
They are headed for destruction. Their god is their appetite, they brag about shameful things, and they think only about this life here on earth.
But what should we do as good stewards, what do we wait and long for? :
Philippians 3:20-21
But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for him to return as our Savior.
He will take our weak mortal bodies and change them into glorious bodies like his own, using the same power with which he will bring everything under his control.
How many are still taking advantage of the opportunity to live the victory we have in the Spirit?
The "once saved, forever saved" syndrome could make many err into damnation. Selah
We must make good use of the opportunity we have.
It is not all about the earthy life, less we be comparable to Atheists! Selah
I see us reap the fruits of our connection with God. The blessings will come both here and in eternity, we will be found worthy.
Glory to the Heavenly Father, Halleluyah His love will never cease from us.
We are blessed.
Love
@the watcher
Genesis 4:3-7(NLT)
When it was time for the harvest, Cain presented some of his crops as a gift to the lord.
Abel also brought a gift—the best portions of the firstborn lambs from his flock. The lord accepted Abel and his gift,
but he did not accept Cain and his gift. This made Cain very angry, and he looked dejected.
“Why are you so angry?” the lord asked Cain. “Why do you look so dejected?
You will be accepted if you do what is right. But if you refuse to do what is right, then watch out! Sin is crouching at the door, eager to control you. But you must subdue it and be its master.”
Luke 23:39-43(NLT)
One of the criminals hanging beside him scoffed, “So you’re the Messiah, are you? Prove it by saving yourself—and us, too, while you’re at it!”
But the other criminal protested, “Don’t you fear God even when you have been sentenced to die?
We deserve to die for our crimes, but this man hasn’t done anything wrong.”
Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your Kingdom.”
And Jesus replied, “I assure you, today you will be with me in paradise.”
We see life and death displayed by choices made. What do we do with the opportunities we have? These two scenarios, showed people who had opportunity to talk with God face to face one could use the opportunity to obtain eternal favour the others preferred to do their own thing, they just wanted earthly salvation/gratification thus they lost out.
Today what do we do with the release of God in our lives, what have we done with the Holy Spirit. There was a time when people were easily deceived that the power of God could be hidden in elementals, water, handkerchiefs, oils etc. We begin to wonder where they got that from, definitely not from the scriptures.
Money exchanging hands for God’s power to flow. Where did they get that from? Definitely not from Christ or His apostles.
What have we done with our opportunity with God?
Have we established eternity or sought for earthly gain? Selah
See the way Paul puts it:
Philippians 3:17-19
Dear brothers and sisters, pattern your lives after mine, and learn from those who follow our example.
For I have told you often before, and I say it again with tears in my eyes, that there are many whose conduct shows they are really enemies of the cross of Christ.
They are headed for destruction. Their god is their appetite, they brag about shameful things, and they think only about this life here on earth.
But what should we do as good stewards, what do we wait and long for? :
Philippians 3:20-21
But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for him to return as our Savior.
He will take our weak mortal bodies and change them into glorious bodies like his own, using the same power with which he will bring everything under his control.
How many are still taking advantage of the opportunity to live the victory we have in the Spirit?
The "once saved, forever saved" syndrome could make many err into damnation. Selah
We must make good use of the opportunity we have.
It is not all about the earthy life, less we be comparable to Atheists! Selah
I see us reap the fruits of our connection with God. The blessings will come both here and in eternity, we will be found worthy.
Glory to the Heavenly Father, Halleluyah His love will never cease from us.
We are blessed.
Love
@the watcher
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