Are You Busy?

February 3, 2013

What takes our time?

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/62402709/flipbook-Q3/Startling-Statistics-about-how-we-use-your-time.html

Why the Rush?

• Are you trying to “be like the Jones’?”– Is it envy, jealousy, covetousness?– Cain did (Genesis 4; 1 John 3.12)– Jacob and Esau (Genesis 25 – 27)

Why the Rush?

• Have riches gotten in our way?– Where is your heart? (Matthew 6.19)– Are we deceived by riches? (Matthew 13.22)– Remember Barnabas? (Acts 4.36-37)

Is it Time to Slow Down?

• Is it time we are still? (Psalm 46.10)• Where do we receive the good and perfect?

(James 1.17)– Note Ephesians 1.3

Slow Down and Hear God?

• What has God done for you?– The earth and all that is on it. (Psalm 8)– Our ability to earn a living. (Deuteronomy 8.18)– The necessities of life (Ecclesiastes 3.13; 5.19)– Everything (James 1.17)

Take Time for God

• 168 hours – Where is your time for God?– Daniel found time for God. (Daniel 6.10-11)– Psalm 119. 11, 15, 16– Philippians 3.7-11

You Time with God

• Why are you rushing?• Is it time to slow down?• Will you take time for God?

How Busy Are You?

February 3, 2013