Window of Opportunity



God sometimes offer us a window of opportunity to obey and then it is gone. 

Rain was predicted all week, but as I sat at my desk I could see blue skies through the blinds. I thought that I needed to get outside and go for a walk to enjoy the day, but I just kept working. When I finally got my jacket on and headed out the door, clouds had covered the sun and it was breezy. I had missed the window of opportunity to enjoy the beautiful day.

My friend Paula reminded me that God gives us opportunities in our life. We have a choice to whether or not we will walk through the door of obedience or if we will choose to live our lives according to our own will. God wants our obedience. He actually demands it. In Leviticus 18:4 it says, “You must obey my laws and be careful to follow my decrees. I am the Lord your God.” And in Deuteronomy 11:1 we are told, “Love the Lord your God and keep his requirements, his decrees, his laws and his commands always.”

God’s window of opportunity may not be open forever. I’m not saying that He will not allow you to be forgiven or to be repentant, to be healed or to receive blessing, but the window of opportunity for His best for you may not remain open. Just as I could still go on a walk even with the wind and cloud cover, I had missed the best part of the day by putting it off.

Just as Paula is choosing to obey each one of us must also make the decision if we will obey the opportunities that God puts before us. 

Deuteronomy 13:4 It is the Lord your God you must follow, and him you must revere. Keep his commands and obey him; serve him and hold fast to him.

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Christy said…
Perfect perspective!
Great insight, Paula :)
June 4, 2013 at 9:30 PM
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