WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH YOUR OPPORTUNITIES?
So at that point, while we have opportunity, let us do great to all men, and particularly to the individuals who are of the family of confidence.
Galatians 6:10
Openings. They are surrounding us. Occasions to have any kind of effect in the lives of individuals. Occasions to clergyman to somebody who frantically needs an expression of consolation, a listening ear, an embrace of care and concern, and here and there even material help.
AT THE DOCTOR'S OFFICE
This week, I experienced a dear woman who was helping me at the specialist's office. I was feeling horrible and just realized I had the most exceedingly terrible virus known to man (well, perhaps not exactly that awful). As she took my indispensable signs and asked me how I was doing, I felt intrigued to ask her how she was doing. After a long respite and a couple of self-control gathering swallows she stated, "Alright." It was pretty evident she wasn't alright.
Before she left the test room, I inquired as to whether there was anything in her life that I could supplicate about. That question opened the conduits for her to share her heart and her hurt, her questions and her feelings of trepidation. I petitioned God for her not too far off, and gave her a major embrace, and advised her to realize that God adores her. He realizes what is happening, and He will be with her consistently. He is El Roi, one of the extraordinary names for God which signifies, "You are the God who sees [me]." God sees us in our seasons of misery and dread ... also, will deal with us as we confide in Him (see Genesis 16).
ENCOUNTERING JOY AND MAKING A DIFFERENCE
It has very much been said that J-O-Y comes when your life is centered around Jesus first, others second, and you last. At the point when you and I utilize our lives to light up the life of another, it gives such incredible significance and reason to our days.
The Bible says that we are Christ's envoys (2 Corinthians 5:20). We are His delegates on earth. Our citizenship is in paradise ... what's more, we are simply outsiders and outsiders on this planet. However, we are here for a particular reason: to have any kind of effect in the lives of individuals for Jesus Christ. We are here to be His observers, to alleviate the burden of the individuals who are harming, losing expectation, and expecting to associate with the God who sees them and cherishes them.
Here is an inquiry for you to sincerely and calmly consider: Are you truly encountering euphoria and a feeling of direction in your life? If not, could the explanation be that you have dismissed the two biggest decrees—to adore God with everything that is in you and to cherish your neighbor as yourself? Keep in mind, the acrostic J-O-Y. On the off chance that you begin with Y (you first), you won't experience it.
THE PRAYER GOD LONGS TO ANSWER
Think how unique your life could be on the off chance that you began every day with this earnest petition: "Dear God, help me to be delicate to the individuals You will place in my way today, individuals who need a word and a touch from You through me. Assist me with seeing the open doors surrounding me to have any kind of effect in individuals' lives for Christ, to facilitate their weights and let them realize You are El Roi, the God sees them and will deal with them on the off chance that they will basically confide in You."
May you experience His happiness as you center around your calling—to be His envoy in this world until He calls you home.
