Opportunity

I was wondeirng today during stations of the cross, specifically when we read the station when Simon helps Jesus carry his cross, about the opportunities we have in life. I began to wonder why people say opportunity knocks. I am convinced that at times it is little more than a small seemingly insignificant wrap on the door. At times barely noticable with all the noise that surrounds us every busy day of our lives.

I am also aware that at times the opportunity is more of a bang on the door. Almost scary. The banging startles us and makes us abandon whatever it is that we are working on. We cautiously make our way to the door wondering and often speaking the words "Who/or what is calling at this time in life."

Then there is the in between where we are expecting an opportunity or possibly waiting for it to come our way and we may continue on with life ready to stop at any moment to seize the opportunity. During this time we do not start anything deep, nothing that could not be dropped at the sound of the expected knock.

I wonder how often I am in the waiting stage or how often I am silent enough to hear the soft wrap on the door. It may be time for me to sit quietly and listen.