Knocking Opportunities

A. Unabashed Pacifist:

The one with the most love wins.

B. Unabashed Christian:

Holy One, Hostess with the Mostest,

You invite us to share in a feast with our friends and neighbors. All of us are invited. The food is plentiful and delicious. The conversation sparkles. You see to it that all who come feel welcome as special guests. You know how to handle even the few guests who become obnoxious. Everything from soup to nuts pleases our tastes and nourishes our being. In the interaction with you we know we are growing. You make the experience interesting and fun. When it’s time to go, we wonder how the time could pass so quickly. We can hardly wait for the next invitation from you. You can count on me to be there.
Amen

C. Un-quoting Jesus:

“I know, Pilate. The Truth can be difficult, but you can face it.”

[Actually, Pilate turned away from it. But Jesus never said this.]

D. Blog: Knocking Opportunities

The chance to spend time with family after long periods of separation…
Early dismissal from work or school…
An evening alone with my wife…
An unexpected invitation…
A free ticket to a game or a concert…
Some idle time at work and a good book in my briefcase…
Riding the subway and a good book in my pocket…
Hearing about a public lecture on a subject that interests me…
A sunny spring weekend…
“Would you like…” from someone who cares about me…
Participating in the lives of children…
A sale on something I’ve thought about buying…
A buffet of activities in a city…

These and countless other golden opportunities come our way. All we need is be prepared to respond.