When my boys were small, one of them asked, “Why do
you have to hug us every time you tell us good-bye?” I replied, “Because I
never know if it’s going to be the last time I ever see you.” They never mentioned
it again – and they don’t object to good-bye hugs to this day. Besides always
saying good-bye with a hug, I also savor the moments, say yes whenever
possible, and strive to do the right thing for its own sake. In other words, I try to take advantage of good opportunities when they are presented.
Today's verse might be more accurately translated: “improve every opportunity.”* Other versions include, “redeem the time” or
“buy up opportunities.” I think you get the picture: whether it’s making wise
choices that lead to a more abundant life, or if it’s a chance to witness to
the lost, we have to seize the moment. In order to seize the moment, we have to
know that the moment has presented itself. I believe it would “improve every
opportunity” if we asked God to help us to be more vigilant and aware of the
opportunities when we meet them.
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