3 Beautiful Things Jesus Teaches Us about Life Balance
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One of the most challenging concepts for me and many others is the idea of balancing my schedule. There are so many wonderful opportunities to fill up my time with, but I cannot say yes to everything.
Aside from his daily job of carpentry, Jesus entered into full-time ministry. Jesus taught and performed miracles. He served many hours on behalf of the needs of others (Matthew 4:23). He mentored His disciples and was a faithful son to His mother Mary. Early in His ministry, Jesus healed many people who came to Him (Mark 1:32-34). There are times in our weeks when we have to put aside our schedules to focus on the needs of others. We do this in the power of the Holy Spirit, not in our own strength. Jesus was never lazy, but He was also never a workaholic. We can learn from Him in the way that He cared for the needs of others.
We see over and over the value of people in Jesus’ life. Good friends are built over time. Jesus teaches us to make time for loved ones. He had relationships with the 12 disciples (Matthew 10:2-3), Mary, Martha, Lazarus (John 10:38), and His mother Mary (John 2:2-12).
Where are you fitting people into your week? Are you making time for loved ones? Creating time for friends and family is important. Whether they live near you or not, it is valuable to invest in and continue the relationships that the Lord has placed in your life. If they live far away, call them. If they live down the road, make plans to meet up. There is a great gift in true friends and family. This may even be spiritual family.
On the topic of community, church is so significant. Whether you are attending a service regularly, involved in a small group, or serving, these are all areas in which Jesus modeled to love God and love people. There is a sweet gift in the fellowship of believers that is worth putting on your calendar during each week.
Jesus teaches us that there is room for variety in our schedules. However, if we hyper-focus in one area we become unproductive or over worked, lonely or socially exhausted. We have to seek His help when making decisions if we should say yes or no to opportunities. Sometimes I have a hard time telling people no because I do not want to disappoint them, however then I let them down even more if I realize that I overwhelmed my schedule and have to back out after already having said, “yes.” Matthew 5:37 says, “But let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No.' For whatever is more than these is from the evil one.”
Today, I want to challenge us to examine our life balances and examine our hearts. Is there any area out of balance? How can we look to the life of Jesus as our example of a healthy life? With the help of the Holy Spirit inside of us and the truth off God’s Word guiding us, we can have lives that better model the balance of Jesus Christ.
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