How many open doors have you walked by recently? I believe that we never lack in opportunities to serve God. Our only lack is in our perception of those opportunities. We walk down a hall with many open doors, but we don’t see them. Maybe our focus is on the ceiling not seeing doors at all. Maybe we are looking at the floor, watching each step that we take.
However, I think the biggest distraction are the closed doors. As we walk through the hall of life, we can become obsessed by what we can’t do and miss out on our opportunities. When we consider witness opportunities, we should look to those closest to us. We have a much better chance to share with those with whom we have daily contact, than we do with those who live across the ocean.
Sometimes we miss these up close opportunities, because of fear. The problem with sharing with someone we see daily is they know us. They see our walk and if it is not consistent with our talk, it will be obvious. Family offers a particular challenge in this regard. It is said no one can hurt us like those who are closest to us. To fail to share what we consider most important in life with those we consider most important, is a great betrayal.
Look around for those in confusion and doubt and pain. Those are open doors. Step forward. Open doors can quickly and unexpectedly close. Don’t miss the opportunities we have, dreaming about far away, and perhaps never possible, chances to serve.
Be blessed.
Nick
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