Stone in Hand; Faith in Heartනියැදිය

When Opportunity Comes Knocking

Opportunities don’t always send calendar invites. They arrive suddenly—unannounced, unplanned, often in the middle of something ordinary. That’s exactly how David’s moment came. He was not a soldier on duty. He was a shepherd boy on an errand, carrying bread and cheese for his brothers. Yet in the midst of his routine obedience, he heard Goliath’s roar, and in a heartbeat, destiny was at the door.

Most people froze. But David stepped forward. Why? Because while opportunity gave no time to prepare, David was already prepared. His solitude in the pasture—those unseen hours of protecting sheep, singing to God, and fighting off predators—had built a foundation. When the moment came, he didn’t need to scramble for courage or skill. It was already in him.

This is the paradox of life with God: the preparation for tomorrow’s giants is happening in today’s quiet fields. The pasture seasons may feel uneventful, hidden, even boring. But they are God’s gymnasium for your soul. And when opportunity knocks suddenly—as it inevitably will—your private faithfulness will either qualify or disqualify you for the moment.

Reflection

Opportunities don’t wait for us to get ready. They expose whether we already are. David didn’t rise to the occasion—he fell back on the rhythms of trust and courage God had built in him long before.

Application

• Don’t despise the “ordinary” seasons—they are shaping you for extraordinary moments.
• See today’s unseen disciplines (prayer, Scripture, obedience, service) as tomorrow’s unseen weapons.
• Train in the pasture, so when opportunity knocks, your readiness is instinctive, not rushed.

Reflection Questions

1. If a sudden opportunity appeared tomorrow, would my current habits prepare me to step into it—or shrink back from it?
2. What "Spiritual rhythms” (solitude, worship, faithfulness in small tasks) is God using right now to prepare me for what’s ahead?
3. Do I view my hidden seasons as wasted time, or as God’s preparation for destiny?

Takeaway

Hidden preparation leads to public confidence. Giants are not defeated by the unprepared, but by those who have faithfully cultivated strength with God when no one was watching.

Prayer

Lord, teach me to be faithful in the hidden places. Help me see my ordinary days as Your training ground, so that when opportunity comes suddenly, I will be ready to honour You with courage and faith. Amen.