Missed Opportunity
“Behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto the Lord” (Genesis 18:27).
An English businessman was returning from a European trip before World War I. He got into the Pullman car at Basle, and found that the only other occupant of the car was a pleasant-looking gentleman in the opposite corner. He thought it would be nice to get into conversation, but being reserved and shy by nature he did not do so. As the train drew up to the terminal in Brussels a roll of red carpet was brought to the carriage door and as the gentleman stepped out there were shouts of “Vive le Roi” (Long live the king). It was King Albert of Belgium!
The Englishman telling his friends, said, “I could have kicked myself. I had been for hours in the train with a king who would have been quite ready to talk with me, but I missed the opportunity.”
“Don’t miss the opportunities to speak with the King of Kings in prayer today. He has invited us to, “Come boldly unto the throne of grace” (Hebrews 4:16). We can talk to Him anytime of the day and night.
