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 your time, because the days are evil.
Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.
We must carry out the works of Him who sent Me as long as it is day; night is coming, when no one can work.
So then, while we have opportunity, let’s do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household 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.
preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; correct, rebuke, andexhort, with great patience and instruction.
Peter said to them, "Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Now why do you delay? Get up and be baptized, and wash away your sins by calling on His name.’
Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly encouraged him to come to you with the brothers; and it was not at all his desire to come now, but he will come when he has the opportunity.
of which I was made a minister, according to the gift of God’s grace which was given to me according to the working of His power.
They were delighted when they heard this, and promised to give him money. And he began seeking how to betray Him at an opportune time.
Then in the morning, as soon as the sun is up, you shall rise early and attack the city; and behold, when he and the people who are with him come out against you, you shall do to them whatever you can."