Friday... Another opportunity. I am reading in the gospel of Matthew and I came across this verse this morning. In chapter 10 the latter part of verse 18 (NLT) it says this, "But this will be your opportunity to tell the rulers and unbelievers about me." And that is always a great thing to be able to do. It really is. But we too many times think that this opportunity comes after something great has happened to us. He has brought us through something unbelievable. But look at what it says in verses 17-18, "But beware! For you will be handed over to the courts ands will be flogged with whips in the synagogues. You will stand trial before governors and kings because you are my followers. But this will be your opportunity to tell the rulers and unbelievers about me." Maybe the difficulties we are going through are great opportunities for God through us to show what a difference he makes in our lives. Look at this. Verses 19-20 says, "When you are arrested, don...
A positive reflection for a new day...