Friday, July 1, 2011

The Right Opportunity

Acts 8:34-35
34The eunuch asked Philip, "Tell me, please, who is the prophet talking about, himself or someone else?" 35Then Philip began with that very passage of Scripture and told him the good news about Jesus.

Do you know when the right opportunity has appeared? An Ethiopian man who wanted to understand the scripture but there was no one present to assist him while on the road so the Lord sent Philip the evangelist to help understand. Philip didn't immediate shove Jesus down his throat but assisted in the immediate need the Ethiopian had. When the opportunity arose, Philip took that moment to introduce the man to Jesus. Philip was sent to introduce the man to Christ but he first addressed his immediate need. Sometimes God sets circumstances in place that we must meet a need then  ears are more receptive to hearing His word. We cannot always lead with Christ but we can lead with Christ like character. How so? Most times people were introduced to Jesus by him meeting their need first, then they were receptive to following him. We have to show the character of Christ before we can open our mouths about Christ. We have to show love, humility, kindness, joy, appreciation, etc. Jesus did these things and it was through his willingness to help those who asked for help that men and women wanted to know more. We have to see the opportunity when it arises. The Lord gives us clues but we do not always pay attention or we hesitate out of fear. If God has presented the opportunity to introduce Christ, it's because the person is at a place to receive. Learn to see the opportunities but also know when it's about meeting the need.

AMEN PRAISE HIM!!!

P.S. There will be no message on Monday, July 4th. May you spend that time in reflection. For those in the United States may you enjoy the holiday. But all readers, may you reflect on the freedom you have in Christ but remember it came at a dear price. Just as blood was shed here in the United States for freedom, Jesus shed his blood on the cross so that we may live. PRICELESS!

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