The Hustle and Bustle

So in all the days hustle and bustle of business I am constantly reminded of the past two Sunday messages Pastor Joel preached. They have had an impact on me.
From these messages I have been asking myself some questions.

What have I been doing?
Have I been the model of a Christian in my Life?
Have I been the one people can look up to to see that I have Christ in me?
Have I kept myself true to the calling of what God has for my life?

If you were to look at Hebrews 4:4-16 (NLT)
So then, since we have a great High Priest who has entered heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we believe.
This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God.
There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most

When we look to Jesus as our model to follow and to live our life by, we see that we cannot do it on our own. We need to look to Jesus for our help.

Romans 12:2 (NLT)
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.

We can see that copying the world is not the answer, But living for God and letting him Transform you is the best possible solution for your life.

In doing this you can follow what  Colossians 1:3 (NLT) says
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.

Remember you are living for Christ. Let your hearts be driven by Him and not by this world. You are a new Creation!

God Bless you this day.

You can find Pastor Joel's messages here http://www.harvestcity.sk.ca/messages/index.htm