1 Chronicles 11:1-12:18, Acts 28, Psalms 9:1-12, Proverbs 19:1-3
What God said to me – The definition of an opportunity is a set of circumstances that make it possible to do something. Opportunities can come out of “good” circumstances or “bad” circumstances; however, you have to take advantage of the opportunity when it is presented or that opportunity may never come your way again. Look at Paul – on his way to be tried in Rome, he was shipwrecked on the island of Malta and had to stay there until another ship was available and the weather permitted leaving. In spite of this “bad” circumstance, Paul took advantage of his situation and used the opportunity to share the gospel and to minister to a group of people he never would have encountered except for his “bad” circumstance. Conversely, other believers were able to come to Paul on the journey and use it as an opportunity to minister to him and to encourage him so he could face the trials ahead. Remember I have a plan for your life that uses all circumstances, “good” and “bad” for your good and My glory so begin to look at them as opportunities to minister to others or to allow others to minister to you.