Opportunity Lost

Years ago Walter took his friend Arthur to see some land in open country where cattle were idly grazing. Walter explained about his dream for developing this area. He told his friend that in time the area would be surrounded by many restaurants, hotels and convention centers. He told Arthur that his plan would take all of his money and he needed others to develop the surrounding area. He wanted his friend to have the first opportunity to buy into this project.

But Arthur thought to himself, "Who in the world is going to drive twenty-five miles for this crazy project?"

He said to Walter that he would think about it and decide later on.

"Later on will be too late," Walter cautioned Arthur. "You'd better move on it right now."

"And so Art Linkletter turned down the opportunity to buy up all the land that surrounded what was to become Disneyland. His friend Walt Disney tried to talk him into it. But Art thought he was crazy."

Life offers all of us many opportunities. Choice is ours. Today.

Dear God,
when opportunities
from You come knocking on my door,
no matter how quiet they are,
please give me an ear to hear,
a listening heart to hear what You are saying,
and the wisdom to say, 'Yes,' to You and Your call.

Thank you for hearing and answering my prayer.