Life Is An Opportunity
Each one of us has been giving a life; just one life. The circumstances in which we have begun our life vary. Some are born into wealthy families, others into poor ones. Some were born in peaceful surroundings while others in war. Some have been given the possibility of education while others have not and some have loving parents and others have none. There is definitely no equality in the conditions of our birth, but all are given an opportunity to change. Having an opportunity means one has been given a free will.
Free will is the basis of morality. With every choice there is a consequence. Because life was not our choice, but rather given to us, we are responsible to the Giver of Life for the choices we make with our life. One day, we must give an account to God of what we have done in our life; our thoughts, words and actions. There is no justice without accountability. Free will is also the basis of relationship. Love and friendship cannot be coerced or demanded. They can only be experienced in an atmosphere of freedom.
Instead of complaining about the life we have or comparing it with others, why not make the most of it. We can become bitter or better. In the parable of the talents, the one who did nothing with the talent he received was called a “wicked and slothful servant”, (Mat. 25:26). Maybe he thought that what he was given was of little importance or in comparing with the other servants’ portion; his part was of insignificant. He allowed the fears and insecurities within him to control his life and in the end lost it all. What a waste of a life! What a wasted opportunity! With little or much, God expects an increase. Doing nothing is already a choice in the wrong direction.
Helen and I have a sister-in-law who is bed-ridden with MS and Parkinson’s disease. She cannot talk and is fed with a tube into her stomach. Her only means of communication is by blinking her eyes. Helen’s brother cares for her at home and does it with joy saying, “her body is the Temple of the Holy Spirit and I get to care for it.” She spends her days on her bed looking at photos and praying in her spirit for her family and friends. The life, (opportunity), they have been given is not better or worse than anyone else. They have just decided to use it for the glory of God.
If you want to better your life, then begin by making the best choice ever. Choose to invite Jesus to come into your life. Ask Him to forgive you of your sins and to become your Lord and Savior. Give Him the honor of directing your life and showing you the right choices you should make. He gave you life and He sure knows what is best for you.
Scriptures to meditate on:
Mat. 12:36-37; 25:14-30; Rom. 14:12; Gal. 2:20; James 4:13-16