Happy New Year.
Over the weekend I encountered (in Scripture) today’s word-of-the-week…
BUSYBODY
It’s a word I’ve never noticed in the Bible, but there it is:
We hear that some among you are idle and disruptive. They are not busy; they are busybodies. 2 Thessalonians 3:11
According to one dictionary, a busybody is “a person who meddles or pries into the affairs of others.”
I hope I’m not that guy.
Yesterday our pastor talked about priorities, putting first things first, and investing in efforts that really matter. As he spoke I thought about the energy I too often waste in places that just don’t matter. I wondered what I do that actually gets in the way of someone knowing Jesus.
Jesus clearly stated priority #1 for His followers (Matthew 6:33): “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness.”
It’s a good reminder as we begin a new year. Let’s be busy doing the right stuff. Let’s not be busybodies.
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Last week I told you I’ve started working on a manuscript that’ll tell the story of Rich’s Ride. As I make progress I’m going to post excerpts at the Rich’s Ride site. I invite you to check out the first story, titled Exordio Somnii—The Beginning Of The Dream.
I’m anxious to hear your comments.
Have a great first week of 2012.