Today’s Scripture
“Pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to speak about his mysterious plan concerning Christ. That is why I am here in chains.”
(Colossians 4:3, NLT)
Look for Opportunity
Paul was writing these words while he was in chains in prison. He was arrested for preaching the gospel. Everything in his surroundings shouted “limitations,” but instead of looking at his surroundings, Paul kept his eyes on the limitless God. He kept looking for the open door of opportunity that God would have for him next.
No matter what “chains” you may feel like you are in today, remember, we serve a God who’s in the business of setting people free. Remember, He has equipped you with His power. He’s promised to walk with you all the days of your life. When doors look closed all around you, when your surroundings look limited, when you feel like you’re in chains, remember, God is still at work in your life. Like Paul, keep your hopes up. Keep expecting. Keep believing. Pray for those opportunities to be opened to you. If you fall, get right back up and press forward with even greater determination to accomplish the dream that God has planted in your heart. The prayer of the righteous avails much, so keep praying because He promises to break the chains and open doors of opportunity in your life.
A Prayer for Today
“Father in heaven, I choose to take my eyes off my surroundings and focus on You. I choose to focus on the passion and dream You’ve planted in my heart. I trust that You are working behind the scenes, and opening doors of opportunity in Jesus’ name. Amen.”
I would like to ‘pray’ for BROKEN HILL MAN and other stone age groups for surviving the brutal conditions. For without them we would not have an evolutionary lineage.
Yes always look for opportunity, one may just die and you get opportunity to be president.
In most cases God has already opened the doors and opportunities already surround us. We are often too laid back in our comfort zones that we just don’t see them. It is only when we leave the boat and set our foot on the sea that we can experience what it means to walk on water.
God’s always there. Amen!