When Opportunity Knocks

Acts 20:27 For I did not keep back from declaring to you all the counsel of God.

[A devotional by A. B. Simpson]

As I read this devotional this morning that was written many , many years ago, the word "Evangelism" comes to mind. I truly believe once we become "true believers", not the "want-to-be believers" but the believer that has given without question our hearts to Christ, we understand then why God does bring other human beings to us. He knows our "Spirit filled hearts" will be seeking others that do not, but desperately need to know and have a relationship with Him.

[It is probable that God lets every human being, that crosses our path, meet us, in order that we may have the opportunity of leaving some blessing in his path, and dropping into his heart and life some influence that will draw him nearer to God. It would be blessed, indeed, if we could meet every immortal soul, at last, that we have ever touched in the path of life, and truly say, "I am pure from the blood of all men."

Beloved, is it so? The servant that works in your household; the man that sat beside you in the train; the laborer that wrought for you, and, above all, the members of your household and family, your fellow-laborer in the shop or factory, have you done your best to lead them to Christ?

The early Christians regarded every situation as an opportunity to witness for Christ. Even when brought before kings and governors, it never occurred to them that they were to try to get free, but the Master's message to them was, "It shall turn to you for a testimony." It was simply an occasion to preach to kings and rulers, whom otherwise they could not reach.]

My friends may this coming year, 2010, we grasp each "evangelistic moment" to witness for our Lord and Savior and also to demonstrate by our daily walk with Him why the ones that don't know Him, will want to!

Revelation 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him and he with Me.


From God's heart, to mine, to yours,
Ed Shagott