OPPORTUNITIES - ARE YOU READY?

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 2Kings 13:19

And the man of God was wroth with him, and said, Thou shouldest have smitten five or six times; then hadst thou smitten Syria till thou hadst consumed [it]: whereas now thou shalt smite Syria [but] thrice.


There is a need to look at opportunities in the positive light, this is because there are still opportunities that ought to be taken. I believe in seasons and favoured/opportune times when a thing could easily be accomplished or may I say, be accomplished with less difficulty.


In the starting text 2Kings 13:9, an opportunity was given to King Joash to completely defeat the enemy, Syria. He, may not have understood the reason for striking the bow on the ground, so he struck twice and stopped. This made him have partial or limited victory.


Someone has described success as opportunity meeting preparation.


This is true. 


There are times and seasons and it takes those who can identify the times, seasons and further know what action to be taken, that eventually triumph. They become a wonder.


* Abraham was a man ready for battle, when his nephew was kidnapped he gathered his servants and rescue was made.


* Joseph was an example of one who saw the opportunity and was already prepared, so when he became "king" he was up to the task.


* Daniel was a man prepared and who knew how to use opportunities, kings could not rule in Babylon without recognising him. He was like a god to Nebuchadnezzar.


* The virtuous woman in Proverbs 31, was a woman who knew how to use opportunities to make her family prosper.


* Peter learnt to use opportunities, when it happened, he arose and spoke, the bible said: three thousand were added to the church.


* Paul could use opportunities, many gatherings were transformed to preach the gospel.


Many an opportunity we miss because we were


* not aware of it;

* afraid;

* not certain;

* distracted.


My prayer is that the Lord would enable us with preparation to identify all opportunities created for us, or could benefit us, and to further make good use of it to move to the next level.


One great opportunity we have, is to do good. May we in God's wisdom make good use of it.


Galatians 6:10

As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all [men], especially unto them who are of the household of faith.


Great opportunities abound this year, the Lord would make us connect and take full advantage to become that glory He intends us to be. May we always be prepared.


Help us Good Lord.


PRAYER 

Loving Father, help me make good use of every opportunity you have given me. Help me to be ready at all times. I prosper and I excel in all good things. Glory to Your name Lord forevermore.


He calls us blessed.


Love

@the watcher

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