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 most of the time because the days are evil.
Live with wisdom toward those outside, making the most of the time.
It is necessary for us to do the deeds of the one 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 all people, and especially to those who belong to 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, exhort, with all patience and instruction.
And Peter said to them, "Repent and be baptized, each 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 are you delaying? Get up, be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on his name!’
Now concerning Apollos our brother, I urged him many times that he should come to you with the brothers, and he was not at all willing that he should come now, but he will come whenever he has an opportunity.
of which I became a servant, according to the gift of God’s grace given to me, according to the working of his power.
And when they heard this, they were delighted, and promised to give him money. And he began seeking how he could betray him conveniently.
And in the morning at sunrise, get up and rush the city; and look, when he and the troops who are with him come out to you, you must act according to whatever opportunity offers itself.