ByHave you read the parable of the Minas (Luke 19:11-27)? Jesus narrated that parable to explain why the Israelites’ expectation of the coming of God’s kingdom shouldn’t be their main reason for listening to Him.
In that parable, Jesus described Himself as a man who came from above (heaven) to establish His kingdom on earth. And before He left, He entrusted certain abilities to people according to their capacities, charging them to occupy till He comes back (Luke 19:13, Ephesians 4:11).
In other words, Jesus affirmed the truth that everyone in His kingdom shouldn’t focus on when He’s coming back. Instead, we must focus on using our gifts to serve one another unto God’s glory till He comes back again (1 Peter 4:10). So here’s how I get it. I must not be so mindful of the second coming of Jesus that I’ll forget to fulfil my divine calling. Interesting, right?
Increasing in knowledge
The world keeps changing. In the area of technology where I work, there has been a vast advancement in the past century. If the way things work is changing, so must we believers become more up-to-date with ministering Christ to this generation, especially in the field of media and technology.
Much of the knowledge believers need to be more effective in ministry is trapped in books. Without reading relevant materials, you’ll be ignorant. I quite remember counselling one pastor who was so passionate about reaching more people for the gospel online with a low technological background to read more technology books.
It’s a simple principle. You cannot reap from where you’ve not sown. So if you want to see improvement in any area of your calling and life, you must increase in knowledge. And that was the exact advice Paul gave to Timothy (1 Timothy 4:11-13).
You cannot reap from where you’ve not sown. So if you want to see improvement in any area of your calling and life, you must increase in knowledge.
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Turn your busyness to impact
Many people like saying, “I am busy.” That statement, to me, is neither good nor bad. Instead, what keeps such people busy is what needs to be queried.
In 2 Thessalonians 3:11, Apostle Paul wrote that some members of the Thessalonian church weren’t busy but busybodies. So what kept them busy wasn’t connected to the purposes of God for their lives. Isn’t that happening in our generation?
To say “I am busy” is not a problem. But you must ensure what is keeping you busy aligns with God’s purpose for your life. How can you verify this? Ask yourself these questions.
- Does what I’m doing put my spiritual gifts to use?
- Is what I’m doing glorifying God as well as helping others?
- Does the labour of my hands connote God’s purpose for my life?
These questions are simple. But answer them with extreme sincerity in your heart.
One thing I hate is time wastage. I don’t like doing anything unrelated to my divine purpose. So I question God on every little task I get confused about. I suppose you can learn to ask God about what you don’t understand. Remember that the goal is to be on course with your race of faith and possibly finish it till Jesus comes again. Occupy till Jesus comes.
