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Busy As Can Be Is Not Best

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best Exodus 18:1-27 ( KJV ) 1When Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses’ father in law, heard of all that God had done for Moses, and for Israel his people, and that the LORD had brought Israel out of Egypt;  2Then Jethro, Moses’ father in law, took Zipporah, Moses’ wife, after he had sent her back,  3And her two sons; of which the name of the one was Gershom; for he said, I have been an alien in a strange land:  4And the name of the other was Eliezer; for the God of my father, said he, was mine help, and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh:  5And Jethro, Moses’ father in law, came with his sons and his wife unto Moses into the wilderness, where he encamped at the mount of God: 

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best 6And he said unto Moses, I thy father in law Jethro am come unto thee, and thy wife, and her two sons with her. 7And Moses went out to meet his father in law, and did obeisance, and kissed him; and they asked each other of their welfare; and they came into the tent.  8And Moses told his father in law all that the LORD had done unto Pharaoh and to the Egyptians for Israel’s sake, and all the travail that had come upon them by the way, and how the LORD delivered them.  9And Jethro rejoiced for all the goodness which the LORD had done to Israel, whom he had delivered out of the hand of the Egyptians. 

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best 10And Jethro said, Blessed be the LORD, who hath delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of Pharaoh, who hath delivered the people from under the hand of the Egyptians.  11Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods: for in the thing wherein they dealt proudly he was above them.  12And Jethro, Moses’ father in law, took a burnt offering and sacrifices for God: and Aaron came, and all the elders of Israel, to eat bread with Moses’ father in law before God. 13And it came to pass on the morrow, that Moses sat to judge the people: and the people stood by Moses from the morning unto the evening. 

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best 14And when Moses’ father in law saw all that he did to the people, he said, What is this thing that thou doest to the people? why sittest thou thyself alone, and all the people stand by thee from morning unto even?  15And Moses said unto his father in law, Because the people come unto me to inquire of God:  16When they have a matter, they come unto me; and I judge between one and another, and I do make them know the statutes of God, and his laws.  17And Moses’ father in law said unto him, The thing that thou doest is not good.  18Thou wilt surely wear away, both thou, and this people that is with thee: for this thing is too heavy for thee; thou art not able to perform it thyself alone. 

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best 19Hearken now unto my voice, I will give thee counsel, and God shall be with thee: Be thou for the people to God-ward, that thou mayest bring the causes unto God:  20And thou shalt teach them ordinances and laws, and shalt show them the way wherein they must walk, and the work that they must do.  21Moreover thou shalt provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place such over them, to be rulers of thousands, and rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens:  22And let them judge the people at all seasons: and it shall be, that every great matter they shall bring unto thee, but every small matter they shall judge: so shall it be easier for thyself, and they shall bear the burden with thee. 

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best 23If thou shalt do this thing, and God command thee so, then thou shalt be able to endure, and all this people shall also go to their place in peace.  24So Moses hearkened to the voice of his father in law, and did all that he had said.  25And Moses chose able men out of all Israel, and made them heads over the people, rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens.  26And they judged the people at all seasons: the hard causes they brought unto Moses, but every small matter they judged themselves.  27And Moses let his father in law depart; and he went his way into his own land.

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best Keeping God’s blessings a secret is an impossible job - 1  

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best Keeping God’s blessings a secret is an impossible job - 1   This world is not our home, we are just passing through - 3

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best Keeping God’s blessings a secret is an impossible job - 1   This world is not our home, we are just passing through - 3 God is our help and deliverer - 4

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best Keeping God’s blessings a secret is an impossible job - 1   This world is not our home, we are just passing through - 3 God is our help and deliverer - 4 Honor given is honor returned – 7-12

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best Life brings with it problems to face  

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best Life brings with it problems to face   Moses was busy – 13-14

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best Life brings with it problems to face   Moses was busy – 13-14 Moses was really busy – 15-16

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best Life brings with it problems to face   Moses was busy – 13-14 Moses was really busy – 15-16 Moses was too busy – 17-18

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best Too busy demands insight and action - 19  

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best Too busy demands insight and action - 19   Moses could not do it all – 19

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best Too busy demands insight and action - 19   Moses could not do it all – 19 Others needed to know God’s laws – 20

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best Too busy demands insight and action - 19   Moses could not do it all – 19 Others needed to know God’s laws – 20 Moses needed to teach others that they all might help Moses share God – 21

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best Too busy demands insight and action - 19   Moses could not do it all – 19 Others needed to know God’s laws – 20 Moses needed to teach others that they all might help Moses share God – 21 Solution was really a common sense idea – 21-22

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best Too busy demands insight and action - 19   Moses could not do it all – 19 Others needed to know God’s laws – 20 Moses needed to teach others that they all might help Moses share God – 21 Solution was really a common sense idea – 21-22 Sharing the load works – 23

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best What can we learn?  

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best What can we learn?   Busy is not always best

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best What can we learn?   Busy is not always best Best is for more to be involved not fewer

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best What can we learn?   Busy is not always best Best is for more to be involved not fewer When we are so busy we fail to see problem

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best What can we learn?   Busy is not always best Best is for more to be involved not fewer When we are so busy we fail to see problem One cannot do it all without wearing down

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best What can we learn?   Busy is not always best Best is for more to be involved not fewer When we are so busy we fail to see problem One cannot do it all without wearing down It is okay to seek help

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best Acts 6:1-8 ( KJV ) 1And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.  2Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.  3Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.  4But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word. 

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best 5And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch:  6Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.  7And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith. 8And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.   

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best Things will not always be smooth and problem free – 1  

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best Things will not always be smooth and problem free – 1   People bring their own problems

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best Things will not always be smooth and problem free – 1   People bring their own problems Other’s problems can become our problems

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best Things will not always be smooth and problem free – 1   People bring their own problems Other’s problems can become our problems Problems need not ruin our fellowship

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best Things will not always be smooth and problem free – 1   People bring their own problems Other’s problems can become our problems Problems need not ruin our fellowship Problems are an equal opportunity event

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best Jethro’s insight was remembered by the twelve - 2

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best Jethro’s insight was remembered by the twelve - 2 Recognized there was a problem – 2

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best Jethro’s insight was remembered by the twelve - 2 Recognized there was a problem – 2 Remembered their goal was to share God’s Word – 2c

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best Jethro’s insight was remembered by the twelve - 2 Recognized there was a problem – 2 Remembered their goal was to share God’s Word – 2c Realized others could do this important task – 3

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best Jethro’s insight was remembered by the twelve - 2 Recognized there was a problem – 2 Remembered their goal was to share God’s Word – 2c Realized others could do this important task – 3 Recommended a solution involving those who could and should help – 3

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best Jethro’s insight was remembered by the twelve - 2 Recognized there was a problem – 2 Remembered their goal was to share God’s Word – 2c Realized others could do this important task – 3 Recommended a solution involving those who could and should help – 3 Readily shared the load and the work went on – 7-8

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best What can we see?

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best What can we see? Problems that are quickly faced can actually become a blessing

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best What can we see? Problems that are quickly faced can actually become a blessing Rigidity can be a problem causer

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best What can we see? Problems that are quickly faced can actually become a blessing Rigidity can be a problem causer Division can be cause of multiplication

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best What can we see? Problems that are quickly faced can actually become a blessing Rigidity can be a problem causer Division can be cause of multiplication There are a lot of “Stephens” just “waiting” in the wings – we need to find and use them for the Lord  

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best Why do leaders fail to get help?

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best Why do leaders fail to get help? They don’t ask

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best Why do leaders fail to get help? They don’t ask They don’t want to involve others

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best Why do leaders fail to get help? They don’t ask They don’t want to involve others Others don’t want to help

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best Why do leaders fail to get help? They don’t ask They don’t want to involve others Others don’t want to help It is easier to just do it

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best Why do leaders fail to get help? They don’t ask They don’t want to involve others Others don’t want to help It is easier to just do it Afraid they’ll lose power

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best Why do leaders fail to get help? They don’t ask They don’t want to involve others Others don’t want to help It is easier to just do it Afraid they’ll lose power They are stuck in their ways

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best Why do leaders fail to get help? They don’t ask They don’t want to involve others Others don’t want to help It is easier to just do it Afraid they’ll lose power They are stuck in their ways They are selfish

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best Why do “helpers” fail to help  

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best Why do “helpers” fail to help They are not asked

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best Why do “helpers” fail to help They are not asked They are afraid

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best Why do “helpers” fail to help They are not asked They are afraid They don’t see/understand the need

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best Why do “helpers” fail to help They are not asked They are afraid They don’t see/understand the need They have been “shot down”

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best Why do “helpers” fail to help They are not asked They are afraid They don’t see/understand the need They have been “shot down” They don’t care

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best Why do “helpers” fail to help They are not asked They are afraid They don’t see/understand the need They have been “shot down” They don’t care They don’t ask

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best Get ready…

Busy As Can Be Is Not Best Get ready… TO HELP DO HIS WORK