JESUS IS COMING – LOOK BUSY

•    packing schedule to entertain guests overkill
•    in our busy-ness, are we missing the main point?

BIG SISTER’S IN CHARGE

•    eldest sister took responsibility for welcoming into ‘her’ home
•    obsessed with ministerings / serving: diakonia
•    blowing stack that sister just sitting not helping

SELECTING THE BETTER SERVING

•    burn-out in churches can result in bitterness
•    simpler meal, heeding God’s teaching the better choice
•    make the Lord the “one thing” we desire
•    listening to and knowing Jesus bring eternal life

BALANCE ON THE PATHWAY

•    Serving Pathway: God’s presence tangible when helping others
•    Contemplative Pathway: solitude essential for soul’s health

DEVOTIONS A PRIORITY

•    beware busywork void of devotion
•    treasure God’s word more than necessary food (Job 23:12)
•    “Dominion” of Canada discovered during premier’s morning devotions