Opportunities

How often does opportunities knock on your door?? I should say many many many times but we misses it many times too... Was really inspired by 2 speakers, Dr. A. R. Bernard and Dr. Joyce Meyer, about opportunities.

Dr. Bernard quoted from the bible about how Saul was out chasing donkeys when Samuel found him and anointed him as the 1st king of Israel. Likewise, our daily life is like "Chasing donkeys", it might seems so mundane and at times boring, but it is during such times that opportunties will come and make something great out of it.

Dr. Meyer talked to us about not missing the opportunties by knowing who you are in God. Having the assurance of your identity in Christ when you do things. No matter what happens, always go back to the word of God and confessing His words. Don't try to be who you are not... Be who you are in God. When opportunities come, just do it.

I must say that this two speakers are not young anymore, both are in their 60s, if I am not mistaken about Dr. Bernard and they are still living a life for God and being so active in serving. It really dawns upon me the opportunities that I have grabbed especially in serving Children's Church. I was just attending church as a young Christian at Westin Stamford when i saw an area partitioned for children. The excitement and noise drew me close and somehow I know I want to be there.

Subsequently, as some of my members were helping in Children's Church's props, I volunteered myself and was given the opportunity to be interviewed by Pst. Eileen. She asked me why I want to serve in Children's Church. I told her because I want to learn from the children. She was bewildered and said you are suppose to teach them, what you want to learn from them.. I told her the childlike faith and innocence of the children. Ha Ha. That was how I got into the minstry.

Time really flies... I have been in this ministry since I become a Christian minus the 2 years in army. That is 10 years I think. Wow!! Imagine how I was chasing donkeys when such opportunity strikes and I thank God that I didn't miss it. Amen.