Unique Opportunities

With your abilities, dreams and experiences, you are uniquely prepared for the opportunities God has planned for you.

And this is the point where some of us start to feel a little twitchy. God is offering us a chance for action. It’s easy to come up with excuses.

“I’m afraid.”

Fear overwhelms and poisons our minds. The only antidote is faith.

Do not fear, for I am with you.
Do not be overwhelmed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you.
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 Evangelical Heritage Version

So go ahead. Feel the fear but step out in faith anyway. If God says you can, you can!

For the Spirit that God has given us does not make us timid; instead, his Spirit fills us with power, love, and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:7 Good News Translation

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“I’m not good enough.”

Good news: none of us is. Humility is a basic requirement to serve God.

And humility is something God loves to work with.

He will teach the ways that are right and best to those who humbly turn to him. Psalm 25:9 Living Bible

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“Someone else could do this better.”

But God says, You did not choose Me. I chose you, and I orchestrated all of this so that you would be sent out and bear great and perpetual fruit. John 15:16a The Voice

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“I’m too old.”

I will be your God through all your lifetime, yes, even when your hair is white with age. Isaiah 46:4a Living Bible

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“I’m not ready.”

When God brings the opportunity, you are.

Opportunity is said to only knock once, but Christ knocks – and waits for us to open the door.

“Look! I have been standing at the door, and I am constantly knocking. If anyone hears me calling him and opens the door, I will come in and fellowship with him and he with me. Revelation 3:20 Living Bible

So, “Be prepared—all dressed and ready— for your Lord’s return from the wedding feast. Then you will be ready to open the door and let him in the moment he arrives and knocks. Luke 12:35-36 Living Bible