Are You Busy?

And the priests could not enter into the house of Jehovah, because the glory of Yahweh filled Yahweh’s house. - 2 Chronicles 7:2

I like to be busy. I don't even mind having a lot of responsibilities. I enjoy (most of the time) serving the Lord, but is it possible for a person's service to become a sinful thing?

When the visible presence of God (the cloud) entered into the newly constructed Temple in Jerusalem, the priests could not enter there and serve. It seems that the presence of God prohibited their activities. Sometimes, in the service of God, in the activity of ministry, we may need to stop "doing" and recognize His presence. Otherwise, we risk the possibility that our service will become a ritual (mindless, spiritless activity) that is lacking the true worship that the Lord requires. If in such moments we will remain focused on His presence, then our service may actually cease, at least momentarily.

Where is God in your service of Him?

Beware the barrenness of a busy life. - Socrates