The "Busy"ness of Laziness

If there is one thing that I am good at it is "busyness." I am a busy body. I have a phone on my hip (yes, I do wear a holster...go ahead and laugh) that constantly demands my attention. I have appointments galore and a list of honey-do's that is almost a mile long now.

In the midst of all of this, however, I am both convicted and warned by Scripture. God's word is true and will immediately cut through diversions. We could have every second of every day occupied with very good things (and even some bad things); but our Lord is not fooled. If we are avoiding the "right" things, the indictment is the same as if we were watching TV on the couch all day long eating goldfish and drinking all the kids' capri suns. In all of our busyness, we are lazy.

2 Thes 3:11 "For we hear that some among you walk in idleness, not busy at work, but busybodies."

So what are we to do? We have to avoid moralism. It is so much more than "doing the right thing(s)." It is more like, we must love and desire the Right ONE. In a culture where people hardly know anything of forgiveness and true acceptance, it is easy to see how we long for the next text message, or email, or facebook update, or friend request - all of this so that we can know someone is thinking of us. And, God forbid we miss the call or fail to immediately respond! They might not like us any more!

But what if we were fully aware of the price that was paid for our justification? What if we knew that we were completely and fully loved by God? We could say "No." more. We could put the phone down. We could have a few good friends instead of a thousand (online) acquaintances. We could finally rest.

Note the next verse: "Now such persons we command and encourage in the Lord Jesus Christ to do their work quietly and to earn their own living."

Christ is more than enough. Set your minds upon Him. Think often of the intricate details of the Cross transaction. Think of the nature of the love that God (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) has for you. If you don't know - ask a Christian (this is called fellowship); or read your Bible (this is called devotion). Ask God (this is called prayer).

Slow down. Be still. Be quiet. Prioritize. It's okay...busyness will not save you. Onward Christian Soldier...be killing busyness or laziness will be killing you.