Too Busy Now when he was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, he answered them and said, "The kingdom of God does not come with observation; nor will they say, 'See here!' or 'See there!' For indeed, the kingdom of God is within you." Luke 17:20-21 As the Pharisees eagerly awaited the end of time, they became so busy trying to do good works in the name of the Lord that they failed to see what was really important. Because their efforts were self-centered and not God-centered, they soon grew tired of doing works. The Pharisees failed to realize that salvation comes by faith in Jesus Christ, not by works. We must live each day by faith, rather than just works. As Christ's followers, we must seek to live in this world, but not be of the world. We are encouraged not to worry as the Pharisees did. They were so obsessed with the Lord's coming that they missed his presencein their lives. Only God knows the exact day and hour of his return.
Many times we are so busy at being busy that we fail to find time to be alone with God. God is always around us, working everyday in our lives. We need to discover and use his energy as our source and comfort from day to day. Are you operating on his power as you seek to find his kingdom inside of you? Take time to recharge your spiritual batteries by spending time with him today.
Theresa Miller
Prayer: Lord God, please help me not to worry about troubles, but to seek you daily in all that I do. Let my service always be about you Lord, never me. Strengthen my faith day by day as I seek and experience your presence. Amen.
3 comments:
Busy indeed. I'm always running there and here and back again! I'm a busy mother and wife and worker and find little time to spend some time with God. The few minutes I have to read your blog, helps.
I think that this season is about leanring how to set aside even a few minutes a day for God. I can say that I have used these readings as a way to become more aware of what I do each day in my prayers for those I love.
Good to see some comments. Wish you all the best Easter this season.
Might sound a little funny but the time I spend in the shower is what I use as my time in prayer and preparing for my day.
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