Galatians 6:10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men

What does opportunity look like? Is it a man on the street corner with a sign? Is it a call from a friend in need? Is it a prayer request attached to a devotional? Do you have to have opportunity knock on your door before you recognize it?

I witnessed opportunity taken yesterday in an unexpected moment. I wish I could have been the one to do good. I wasn’t. I was attentive to my wife and the moment she was having. I wasn’t listening to a conversation that was happening at the next booth.

“I left my wallet at home and I am out of gas. I have to pick the kids and if you could please bring me some cash for gas.” The man spoke into the phone.

My dear friend heard the conversation, reached into his wallet and gave the man fifteen dollars. I would have done the same, but I wasn’t looking for opportunity. It isn’t a matter of willingness, it is about attention. We get caught up in our own little world, so busy, so important, so personal that the opportunity to do good will often slip by us. I wish I weren’t so single focused. Opportunity does not always come banging for attention.

I thank God my friend saw opportunity and responded with the love of God, blessing the man, blessing God and blessing me as I got to witness Galatians 6:10 in action. Having seen this, knowing it is possible to find opportunity anywhere at any time, I will be more keen to my surroundings.

Ephesians 6:7 With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men:

For His sake, in His name.