Micah 6:8 He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?
True humility is not doing what, in our finite minds we deem best; it is being willing to do what God sees best, even when we may not see eye to eye with The Lord. Thus, on numerous occasions, when Saul could have seized his golden opportunity, he resorted to doing things his own way, and this tendency soon became a habit, to the point where it became set like stone in his character. And after a while, it became a core part of who he was.
Thus, the tenor of the Bible is for persons to make the best and most of today, as our first passage says, for we know not what another day may bring forth. In the work of saving souls, you may have only one opportunity to tell others of Jesus, and that person’s destiny could hang upon what you did, or didn’t do. Thus, there are certain important points that should be considered as it pertains to “Not Squandering Your Golden Opportunity”
[Prophets & Kings pp 487] As the Lord co-operated with Daniel and his fellows, so He will co-operate with all who strive to do His will. And by the impartation of His Spirit He will strengthen every true purpose, every noble resolution. Those who walk in the path of obedience will encounter many hindrances. Strong, subtle influences may bind them to the world; but the Lord is able to render futile every agency that works for the defeat of His chosen ones; in His strength they may overcome every temptation, conquer every difficulty.
1st John 5:4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!