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Week of April 26, 2026
Jesus said in Matthew 24:35-39, “But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only. For as were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day when Noah entered the ark, and they were unaware until the flood came and swept them all away, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.”
And the Apostle Paul knew that the hour is nearer than anyone of us realizes, he told us a couple of things we need to do. We are to make the most of every opportunity God gives. In Ephesians 5:15-16 Paul wrote, “Be very careful, then, how you live – not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” While there are three Greek words used to indicate time, the word the Apostle Paul uses is “kairos,” which refers to an appointed time; a fixed or special occasion. What Apostle Paul is saying is that when these moments or seasons happen don’t let them pass you by. Instead, seize the opportunity God sets before you.
The question is, “Will we recognize it when it comes?” God will provide the opportunity and it is our responsibility to be alert, to see it and then to act on it. The letter to the church at Ephesus could very well be written to us today because the days are evil - and getting more so each day. Spiritual complacency is dangerous in this evil world we live in. Paul is telling us that if we’re not careful, we can miss the God-given opportunities in our lives. We need to understand that Satan is a thief out to steal not only God’s blessings from us but our testimony as well. “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy.” (John 10:10a) Jesus said that if we’re not careful Satan will steal away these opportunities that God gives us, and one way he does it is by helping us find excuses as to why not. Today, what will you see – an opportunity or an excuse? The hour is closer than you may think, so make the most of every opportunity to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Pastor Dave
