Storefront Ministry

I have a friend who is in the insurance business. He deliberately choose that profession because it allowed him the chance to speak with people at crucial moments in their life. They might be getting married, having children or buying a new home. They might contemplating retirement, or even death. His career allowed him to share God's love and glory at these important times. He says he has a "storefront ministry disguised as an insurance office".

That's the attitude we all should have. We should seek opportunities and avenues through which we can share and minister. We tend to wear blinders focused on our own life, and miss many opportunities for the Lord.

Colossians 4:5 says to be wise in the way we act towards outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Paul tells Timothy in 2 Timothy 4:2 to be prepared in season and out of season.

Are we prepared? Do we look for opportunities, or just react when asked? We each should have our own ministry, disguised like my friend's or not.