Opportunities are seldom labeled.

In 1864, during a crisis at a Mission in India, a civil engineer named John E. Clough offered to go to the mission for help. The missionary board of the American Baptist Missionary Union had some misgivings about why a civil engineer who had never gone to a seminary would want to go to India, but they admired his zeal, so they authorized his trip.

Over time, it became apparent why God had called him to India. During the great famine of 1876-77, Clough supervised the digging of the Buckingham Canal. His position enabled him to hire thousands of starving natives and thus, secure them wages and a means of buying good.

Because of this practical but lifesaving act, the Indian were open to receiving what Clough truly desired to give them: copies of the Scriptures and the life-changing message of Jesus Christ. Galatians 6:10 says "As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith."

Only God can truly see the beginning and the ending of any situation or circumstances. He alone knows the very best person for each job in His Kingdom.

God is always in the process of preparing us for our next step. From where we are, it may not look like the most logical way to go, but once we take the step, it will become apparent why we're there.

Be Blessed and have a great weekend.