Be busy with God's Business

You Have A Purpose

a reason, a job, a calling, a motivation

Romans 8:30 KJV 1900

Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.

what is your calling/purpose, reason…?

Luke 2:41–52 KJV 1900

Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it. But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day’s journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance. And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him. And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business? And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them. And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart. And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.

Luke 2:39 KJV 1900

And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.

Luke 2:49

Luke 2:49 KJV 1900

And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?

line between commitment.

Many are content to just do the religion and go home, i am called to remain, always be about God’s business. a seasonal faith.

many do not understand like mary and joseph, many do not understand this commitment and devotion.

My life is committed to the things of god.

What is God’s business?

What things has God qualified and called us to do? What as His dear children, royal priests, holy nation and perculier people is our Heavenly fathers expectation of our involvement in His eternal and wonderful plans?

1: The Business of Redemption

Jesus is in the business of redemption - saving souls.

John 10:10 KJV 1900

The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

Lets make a thing clear - Jesus saves not you. Its not your job to save anyone.

BUT

Romans 10:14 KJV 1900

How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?

It is every Christians calling to be a light to those in darkness.

Matthew 10:8 KJV 1900

Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.

No more is your involvement in the redemption business made more clear than in

Matthew 28:16–20 KJV 1900

Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted. And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

mat 28 16-20

The Business of Holiness.

We cannot make ourselves Holy - only Christ can do that.

But having been made holy in position we must peruse holiness in practice.

“He would truly work for God must follow after Holiness.

Andrew Murrey

which is exactly what scripture says:

2 Timothy 2:21 KJV 1900

If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work.

If we are to do the work God we must live in a manner that is worthy of the masters use.

Titus 2:11–13 KJV 1900

For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;

1: Denying Ungodliness and Worldly Lusts

Refuse things that do not give God his rightful place in your life.

Matthew 28:16 KJV 1900

Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.

mat 28

Coveting, materialism, fornication, lust/pornography, addiction...

All thses things show that Jesus is NOT Lord.

Learn to say no to the flesh.

False thinking: Maturity equals less fleshly desires.

Peole wjo live holy lives experience as much temptation and fleshly desires as everyone else - They have just learned to say no!

Want to learn?Practice fasting. Flesh is a delinquent.

If you cannot say NO to this afetr 2 days you will not say No when the Devil offers you your dream.

practice fasting. Flesh is a delinquent.

Do not under-estimate the need to live a holy life.

Hebrews 12:14 KJV 1900

Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:

Let me spell this out :

The business of God is make sure that your life is notably different from the world.

The Business of God is to show Compassion.

Mark 6:34 KJV 1900

And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.

James 1:27 KJV 1900

Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.

Notice first the last part - Holiness.

The first:

Fatherless, widows and afflicted.

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asses, determine condition, check on - its very must a doctor consultation.

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Doctor - temp - symtoms

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We must, do what is in our power and authory to help those in need.

Both in their imideiate need, and if possible long term need - best solution? See point 1: Gospel.

James 2:15–17 KJV 1900

If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit? Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.

“What are we made for if not to bear each others burdens?”

Elizabeth Prentiss

Conclusion:

Salvation

Sanctification

Serving

Duties of a Saint.