Living Intentionally - Daily Opportunities to Share God's Love
What does it mean to make the most of every opportunity?
As children of God, we are called to “make the most of every opportunity.” This means that we can be intentional in showing the love of Jesus in our everyday lives. All we have to do is offer ourselves as a willing and available vessel for the Holy Spirit to work through. There are so many opportunities that we have on a daily basis to share the gospel through our words and actions that will impact eternity.
Ephesians 5:15-17
“Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.”
Ways to make the most of every opportunity:
Hold the door for someone
Call out the beauty and gifts in others and let them know how much you appreciate them
Let someone else go ahead of you in line
Give someone a gift. (time, money, food, a hug, etc.)
Look for people that are excluded and left out and engage with them.
Ask people how they are doing and be friendly to them.
Maximize what you have
Making the most of every opportunity doesn’t require a lot, but only a willingness to maximize what you already have. Faithfulness is about stewarding what you have right now for the benefit of God’s Kingdom. Today’s stewardship prepares you for tomorrows increase.
What do you have right now?
A heart of love? Prayers? Time? Gifts? Knowledge? Finances? A testimony?
How can you invest your resources, both natural and spiritual, into God’s eternal Kingdom?
Invite the Holy Spirit into every area of your life
Be present in the moment.
Always keep your eyes open. Always be on the lookout for ways you can bless those around you. It’s the little things that mean the most.
Ask the Holy Spirit to show you how you can meet the needs of others so that He can minister to them through you. He may even give you specific words to say to someone that they will cherish for the rest of their lives. You have the power to light up this dark world with God’s glory and love, and all you have to do is be available and obedient to His leading!