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.
making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.
Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time.
We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming, when no one can work.
So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.
Prontidão e ação
Pregue a Palavra a tempo e fora de tempo. As oportunidades às vezes surgem inesperadamente e exigem decisão imediata.
preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching.
And Peter said to them, "Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on his name.’
Final Instructions
Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to visit you with the other brothers, but it was not at all his will to come now. He will come when he has opportunity.
Of this gospel I was made a minister according to the gift of God’s grace, which was given me by the working of his power.
And when they heard it, they were glad and promised to give him money. And he sought an opportunity to betray him.
Then in the morning, as soon as the sun is up, rise early and rush upon the city. And when he and the people who are with him come out against you, you may do to them as your hand finds to do."