Jesus told us exactly what these studies about people regretting things at the end of life have revealed: being busy with things of the world is hardly justifiable; it is NOT the better part.
First Christian Church, Grand Junction – Praising God, Changing Lives!
First Christian Church, Grand Junction – Praising God, Changing Lives!
Forest for the Trees
I want to leave you this morning with Jesus’ words that concluded our second reading for this morning. Jesus gave the reason for losing self-focus, for seeing past this tree: “For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it.” Would you rather lose life or find life?
It seems to me like a good way to do what Paul suggested: intentionally keep our minds on the forest, intentionally set – or maybe re-set – our minds on things of the Spirit…every time we get together.
If Jesus was right, we’ve got to do a better job of honing in with the whole of our lives on our primary purpose – spending most of our time working on ushering in God’s kingdom here on earth like Jesus did.