Oportunidades
As oportunidades são dádivas de Deus que exigem sabedoria e prontidão. A Bíblia nos chama a aproveitar o tempo, agir com diligência e não desperdiçar os kairos divinos.
Aproveitando o tempo
Remindo o tempo, porque os dias são maus. O cristão é chamado a reconhecer e aproveitar cada oportunidade com sabedoria.
16 Making good use of the time, because the days are evil.
5 Be wise in your behaviour to those who are outside, making good use of the time.
4 While it is day we have to do the works of him who sent me: the night comes when no work may be done.
10 So then, as we have the chance, let us do good to all men, and specially to those who are of the family of the faith.
Prontidão e ação
Pregue a Palavra a tempo e fora de tempo. As oportunidades às vezes surgem inesperadamente e exigem decisão imediata.
2 Be preaching the word at all times, in every place; make protests, say sharp words, give comfort, with long waiting and teaching;
38 And Peter said, Let your hearts be changed, every one of you, and have baptism in the name of Jesus Christ, for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will have the Holy Spirit given to you.
16 And now, why are you waiting? get up, and have baptism, for the washing away of your sins, giving worship to his name.
12 But as for Apollos, the brother, I had a great desire for him to come to you with the brothers, but it was not his pleasure to come now; but he will come when he has a chance.
7 Of which I was made a preacher, through that grace of God which was given to me in the measure of the working of his power.
11 And hearing what he said, they were glad, and gave him their word to make him a payment of money. And he took thought how he might best give him up to them.
33 And in the morning, when the sun is up, get up early and make a rush on the town; and when he and his people come out against you, do to them whatever you have a chance to do.