Thought 292
Busy or Occupied? . . .
The Lord is coming back!
Being occupied is simply doing something with
purpose. Busyness is often doing just for the sake of doing, but occupation is actual work with a defined
goal. Our occupation should be rooted in our Lord’s will. Are we doing as
He would do? Are we willing to forsake the things that He would forsake? True
occupation is living a life for our Lord and not for our own betterment. We might have a lot to do as we follow
Him, but it should be a joyous, purposeful occupation, not a hated routine.
We can choose to be
occupied with our Lord, both in work and rest; or we will be living a busy
life.
Get alone before the
Lord and seek His answer to this question: Are you busy with needless things or
are you occupied living the life that you were meant to live?
