Golden Opportunity

Sometimes circumstances come together at the right time so that we are presented with a “Golden Opportunity”. Perhaps a job promotion or a new job possibility comes to us at a time when we really need the financial help and it occurs in a way that meets your dream specifications. Maybe it is an investment opportunity or potential house purchase that will really meet your needs and provide you with some security.

In II Corinthians 6:2 God says, “In a favorable time I listened to you, and in a day of salvation I have helped you.” Now is the time to speak with God and today is the day to seek His help. You have a golden opportunity to talk with Almighty God and to hear His voice. Today is also the favorable time to seek His help. God has spoken and said, “Today is the day of salvation.” Take advantage of these golden opportunities to draw closer to God and receive His promised blessings.

Good Comes Together

Sometimes we are amazed how things come together at just the right time. We can easily be surprised at how many good things will happen at the same time, just when we need them. It could be the events and circumstances around a job change, car repair, health need, or financial struggle.

Psalm 85:10-12 says, “Steadfast love and faithfulness meet; righteousness and peace kiss each other. Faithfulness springs up from the ground, and righteousness looks down from the sky. Yes, the Lord will give what is good, and our land will yield its increase.” All good things come together in God and come from God. We don’t need to search for love, faithfulness, righteousness, and peace. These good things are ours whenever we trust in God to provide them.

Replacements

When our possessions get old we tend to replace them with the newest and best modern items. We need our possessions to serve their intended purpose. When our bodies begin to get old, we may feel like we need to replace it as well. Unfortunately, we cannot do that for most ailments. The best that we can do is get a tune up for the old parts.

II Corinthians 5:1-2 says, “For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, external in the heavens. For in this tent we groan, longing to put on our heavenly dwelling.” Everything we have in this world, including our bodies, is temporary, inferior, and decaying. So don’t get attached to earthly things, but rather look forward to your heavenly home and body. Celebrate the new heaven, resurrected body, and brand new home that God will provide to those who put their faith in Him and receive His salvation through Jesus Christ.

Increase Thanksgiving

These days there is some debate about the benefits or risks of teaching our children to give thanks when someone gives them something or does something for them. Thanksgiving is generally learned from observation more than instruction. When a child sees their parents or siblings or some respected person giving thanks, they learn that a warm relationship develops when we give thanks.

II Corinthians 4:15 says, “For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God.” As we receive God’s blessings of grace, we should increase our offerings of thanksgiving to God. As we give thanks, God is pleased and draws us closer to Him. The Bible tells of a time when Jesus healed 10 lepers, but only one returned to thank Jesus. We can’t expect to draw closer to God without looking for the blessings He provides and thanking Him for those gifts of grace.

Blessings To Believers

Have you ever received an award or a gift that you felt that you were not worthy to receive? Perhaps the gift or award came from a prestigious organization or person. Maybe the gift was extravagant. The blessings that believers receive from God fit in these categories to the most extreme extent. These blessings are given by the creator of the universe and the supreme authority over all things. Blessings are extravagant because they are given out of His grace to us who are not worthy to receive these gifts.

Psalm 3:3 says, “But you, O Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head.” When we are fearful, the Lord surrounds us in His impenetrable shield of protection. When we bear good fruit, it is His glory that is displayed. When we are sad and lonely, it is He who lifts us up and heals our hearts. These are just three of the multitude of blessings that God provides His children. I suggest reading the Psalms for a broader look at God’s blessings.