What does the Bible say about opportunities?
God continually opens countless doors for us to glorify Him and advance His kingdom. Are you actively embracing these opportunities to serve the Lord with passion, share your faith boldly, and work diligently for His purposes? Are you praying fervently and staying attentive to the myriad ways God is moving in your life and the world around you? As believers, we are called to seek the Lord with all our hearts and make ourselves fully available to His divine plans. There is nothing more thrilling or fulfilling than stepping into the exciting work God is doing through us when we surrender to His call.
Ephesians 5:15-16 (ESV)
“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.”
Galatians 6:10 (NIV)
“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.”
Colossians 4:5 (NKJV)
“Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.”
Ecclesiastes 9:10 (NASB)
“Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might; for there is no activity, planning, knowledge, or wisdom in Sheol where you are going.”
Proverbs 16:9 (KJV)
“A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.”
James 4:14 (NLT)
“How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog—it’s here a little while, then it’s gone.”
Psalm 90:12 (Holman CSB)
“Teach us to number our days carefully so that we may develop wisdom in our hearts.”
John 9:4 (ESV)
“We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming, when no one can work.”
Romans 12:11 (NIV)
“Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.”
Hebrews 13:16 (NASB)
“And do not neglect doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.”
Luke 19:26 (NLT)
“‘Yes,’ the king replied, ‘and to those who use well what they are given, even more will be given. But from those who do nothing, even what little they have will be taken away.’”
Proverbs 10:5 (ESV)
“He who gathers in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who brings shame.”
Isaiah 55:6 (NKJV)
“Seek the Lord while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near.”
Matthew 25:21 (KJV)
“His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.”
Philippians 4:10 (NASB)
“But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned before, but you lacked opportunity.”
2 Timothy 4:2 (ESV)
“Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching.”
Proverbs 21:5 (NIV)
“The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.”
1 Peter 3:15 (NKJV)
“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear.”
Ecclesiastes 3:1 (Holman CSB)
“There is an occasion for everything, and a time for every activity under heaven.”
Acts 1:8 (NLT)
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Romans 8:32 (ESV)
“He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things?”
Psalm 37:4 (NASB)
“Delight yourself in the Lord; and He will give you the desires of your heart.”
Mark 10:45 (NIV)
“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
1 Corinthians 16:9 (NKJV)
“For a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.”
Psalm 32:8 (ESV)
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.”
Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
Luke 16:10 (NLT)
“If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities.”
2 Corinthians 2:12 (NASB)
“Now when I came to Troas for the gospel of Christ and when a door was opened for me in the Lord.”
Psalm 100:4 (NIV)
“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.”
John 4:35 (ESV)
“Do you not say, ‘There are yet four months, then comes the harvest’? Look, I tell you, lift up your eyes, and see that the fields are white for harvest.”
Philippians 4:19 (KJV)
“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
Deuteronomy 31:6 (NKJV)
“Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.”
Matthew 6:33 (NIV)
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
1 Thessalonians 5:18 (KJV)
“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”
Proverbs 14:22 (ESV)
“Do they not go astray who devise evil? Those who devise good meet steadfast love and faithfulness.”
Acts 16:25 (NIV)
“About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.”
Psalm 31:24 (NASB)
“Be strong and let your heart take courage, all you who hope in the Lord.”
Romans 12:2 (NKJV)
“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”
Galatians 5:13 (ESV)
“For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.”
Ephesians 4:27 (NIV)
“And do not give the devil a foothold.”
1 Chronicles 16:11 (ESV)
“Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually!”
Proverbs 27:1 (NKJV)
“Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.”
Matthew 5:16 (NASB)
“Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.”
2 Peter 3:9 (NLT)
“The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent.”
Psalm 84:11 (NIV)
“For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless.”
John 10:10 (ESV)
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”
Colossians 3:23-24 (NKJV)
“And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.”
Proverbs 16:3 (KJV)
“Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.”
Hebrews 12:1 (NASB)
“Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.”
Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
1 Corinthians 15:58 (ESV)
“Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.”
Psalm 119:105 (NLT)
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
Romans 15:13 (NKJV)
“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Proverbs 18:16 (NASB)
“A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before great men.”
Matthew 7:7 (KJV)
“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.”
2 Corinthians 9:8 (NIV)
“And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”
Psalm 23:1 (ESV)
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
Philippians 1:6 (NKJV)
“Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.”
Proverbs 22:29 (NLT)
“Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before officials of low rank.”
John 15:5 (NASB)
“I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing.”
Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)
“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
Psalm 37:23 (KJV)
“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.”
Romans 12:13 (ESV)
“Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.”
Proverbs 11:25 (NKJV)
“The generous soul will be made rich, and he who waters will also be watered himself.”
Luke 12:48 (NLT)
“But someone who does not know, and then does something wrong, will be punished only lightly. When someone has been given much, much will be required in return; and when someone has been entrusted with much, even more will be required.”
1 Timothy 6:18-19 (NASB)
“Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is life indeed.”
Psalm 46:1 (NIV)
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
Colossians 4:2 (ESV)
“Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.”
Proverbs 15:22 (NKJV)
“Without counsel, plans go awry, but in the multitude of counselors they are established.”
Matthew 25:40 (KJV)
“And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.”
2 Thessalonians 3:13 (NASB)
“But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary of doing good.”
Psalm 55:22 (NIV)
“Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”
Romans 8:28 (ESV)
“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”
Proverbs 19:17 (NLT)
“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.”
John 14:12 (NKJV)
“Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father.”
Ephesians 5:11 (KJV)
“And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.”
Psalm 138:8 (NASB)
“The Lord will accomplish what concerns me; Your lovingkindness, O Lord, is everlasting; Do not forsake the works of Your hands.”
Hebrews 6:10 (NIV)
“For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love that you have shown for his name in serving the saints, as you still do.”
Proverbs 17:17 (ESV)
“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.”
1 Corinthians 9:24 (NLT)
“Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win!”
