February 29. Leap year. A four-year phenomenon. Imagine if you are one of the only 4.7 million people in the world born in a leap year. Only 0.274% of the world's population share this birthday. Today would be a day of celebration. The culmination of four years of "almost" birthday parties. You certainly would not let the day pass without celebration, funny hats, and noise makers. It will be another four years before your "real" birthday rolls around again.
I wonder how many "leap year" opportunities to witness Christians miss each day. That unique window of time to speak an encouraging word or relate the Gospel story to a coworker, family member, or stranger. Life is unpredictable. The future unknowable. Waiting for tomorrow is foolish.
If God places a witnessing opportunity before you today in the McDonald's breakfast line, witness. Should you have a chance to help a friend this evening, help them. It might be the next leap year before you have that opportunity again, or it might never come again. Carpe diem- seize the day!
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