7 helpful principles for busy lives.
Mark 3:7-12
1. Jesus knew the importance of getting away, of having a break from work, of moving oneself from the work environment. v7
2. He also knew how difficult that can be! How sometimes work follows you! v7
There is much said about workaholics however it is more helpful to see how work is addicted to you and for the health and best growth of that work it needs time alone from you.
3. Jesus knew how the more you do the more you will be expected to do v8. This is just a fact not a reason to do less.
4. Jesus knew how to adjust to the pressure of people, v9. He knew the importance of distance. The more the amount of work, the more the need for space, for stepping back and working at it from a different angle.
5. He also knew how there is always one more thing to do, one more need, the “it’s only me voice”. v10
6. Jesus knew that a lot of work can be done because of the position and authority in God and not from the sweat of the brow, v11.
7. He also knew that success can fast-track you beyond the timing of God if not managed, v12.
Busy is good it just needs self-leadership.
Missions Paul 