Matthew 19:21 Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me. 22 But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.
There are certain important points that should be considered as it pertains to “Not Squandering Your Golden Opportunity” [1] Opportunity, especially as it pertains to a soul’s salvation, is not guaranteed to stick around forever, for it can be here today, and gone tomorrow. [2] Some opportunities may only come around once in your lifetime. [3] God grants us opportunities, but success is what we make of them.
This one is of critical importance for we can make or break an opportunity by the decisions, and choices that are made. As a general rule, when God opens up an opportunity persons should not only seize the moment, but we should also continuously go back to God to find out how to manage it. Here is where some fail, for many immediately may seek out finite wisdom, before referring to God for help.
Success is not only receiving the blessing, but more so in managing the blessing, for receiving and managing prudently are two peas in one pod. For instance, after God had promised to open the womb of Hannah, she and her husband did not just run away with the blessing, and forget about God. They went back to Him for wisdom, and instruction as to how they must manage the blessing prudently.
Judges 13:8 Then Manoah entreated the Lord, and said, O my Lord, let the man of God which thou did send come again unto us, and teach us what we shall do unto the child that shall be born. 9 And God hearkened to the voice of Manoah….
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!