About Our Father’s Business

For quite some time I have sought the Lord, asking Him to use me in ways that would glorify Him.  I asked that He open up doors of opportunity for me to reach the lost & hurting people; share His great salvation plan and restore hope to those who feel like they’ve reached the end of their road. 
And as I drove into work the other day, I was thinking about the different opportunities He has placed in front of me; especially this past year. Most of the time, I do my best to heed to the voice of the Holy Spirit; watching for open doors where I can share the love of Jesus and be a witness. Yet I also realize there have been times where I’ve completed missed His direction; ultimately grieving His Holy Spirit.

But think about Jesus for a moment.  He ministered to those around Him; wherever he went. At the age of twelve, He went with His parents to the temple in Jerusalem to celebrate the Feast of the Passover.  But when Joseph and Mary left, He stayed behind.  When they realized Jesus wasn’t with them, they hurried back and found Jesus sitting with the teachers of the temple.  The bible says all who heard Jesus was astonished at His understanding and answers. However, when His parents asked Him why He stayed behind, His response was, “Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?” Luke 2:49 NKJV

In Matthew 5:1-2 NKJV it says, “And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him.  Then He opened His mouth and taught them.”   When He had come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed Him.  And behold, a leper came and worshiped Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” Then Jesus put out His hand and touched him, saying, “I am willing; be cleansed.” Immediately his leprosy was cleansed. Matthew 8:1-3 NKJV

Luke 8 NKJV tells us that He went through every city & village, preaching about the Kingdom of God.  But that’s not all He done.  As He walked from place to place, He ministered to those who were lost, blind and hurting spiritually.     

In Mark 5 we hear of how Jesus set a man free from an unclean spirit. And remember Jarius; the ruler of a synagogue who’s daughter was about to die?  He asked Jesus to come and lay hands on her so that she would be healed.  As Jesus was going to Jarius’ home, another woman who suffered from a blood disorder reached out just to touch His garment so that she would be healed.  Immediately Jesus stopped and asked, “Who touched My cloths?”  And when the woman came and fell down before Jesus, His response was full of compassion as He said to her,  “Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace, and be healed of your affliction.”

These are just a few examples of Jesus being used; wherever He was; at any given moment.

Plain & simple folks; Jesus didn’t miss an opportunity. 

And so I ask you, “Have you walked thru the open doors placed before you?  Look around.  There’s a mission field right where He has you.  It may not be the pulpit you’ve been waiting for; or an invitation out to evangelize before millions of people.  But it may very well be the pulpit God has placed before you at this time.  It’s an opportunity you don’t want to miss.

It’s not about us and what we think.

It’s about being “about our Father’s business”.

Be blessed my family & friends.  I pray you walk in the Lord’s total favor!

Love you all,
Cyndy