Are You Jesus? Carrying On His Work in a Busy World
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Verse to live:
“Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness.” — Gospel of Matthew 6:33
A Question That Changes Everything
Are you Jesus? At first, that question sounds uncomfortable—even wrong. But look deeper. You are not the Jesus, yet you are called to carry on His work. His love. His mission. His way of living.
Jesus didn’t just come to be admired—He came to be followed. And following Him means something radical: letting His life reshape yours.
The Problem: A Life Too Full
Modern life is loud, fast, and demanding.
Your calendar fills up. Your phone never stops. Your mind is always racing.
And somewhere in the noise, the quiet voice of Jesus gets drowned out.
How much of your busyness is preventing you from living the life Jesus is calling you to live?
- Are you too busy to listen?
- Too distracted to care deeply?
- Too guarded to love freely?
Busyness isn’t just a schedule problem—it’s often a spiritual barrier.
What Does It Mean to “Be Like Jesus”?
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To carry on His work means choosing His way daily:
- Love without condition
- Serve without recognition
- Forgive without limits
- Trust God without fear
Jesus lived with purpose, not pressure. He was never rushed, yet He changed the world.
When you “seek first the kingdom,” you’re not adding another task—you’re reordering your entire life.
Letting Your Guard Down
One of the biggest obstacles isn’t just busyness—it’s protection.
We guard:
- Our time
- Our emotions
- Our vulnerability
But Jesus calls you to something deeper: surrender.
Letting your guard down means:
- Being honest with God
- Allowing others to see your real self
- Trusting that God is enough
It takes courage. Real courage.
A Simple Shift That Changes Everything
What if today you made one small change?
Instead of asking:
“What do I need to get done today?”
Ask:
“How can I live like Jesus today?”
That one question can transform:
- Your conversations
- Your priorities
- Your purpose
Prayer
Jesus, give me the courage to let my guard down.
Jesus, give me the courage to let down my guard.
Help me to release the busyness that distracts me from You.
Teach me to seek Your kingdom first.
Show me how to carry on Your work in my everyday life.
Amen.
Final Thought
You may not be Jesus—but you are called to reflect Him.
And in a world full of noise, pressure, and distraction,
living like Him might be the most powerful thing you can do.
Thank you for reading this article. Please share with others.
Rick Herring
thmjmj@gmail.com
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