Occupy Until He Comes 10-30-11

"And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear. He said therefore, a certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come." Luke 19:11-13

“And his interests are divided.  The woman who is unmarried, and the virgin, is concerned about the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and spirit; but one who is married is concerned about the things of the world, how she may please her husband.” I Corinthians 7:34

Occupy simply means to be a doer.  Basically, you need to be doing something until he comes. Think of the story of Ruth. When she was found by Boaz, Ruth was doing exactly that.  She was busy working in the field when Boaz found her.  She was in the right place at the right time.  If she had been sitting at home looking at Naomi, I’m sure after a while with all her tenacity, she would have ended up depressed wondering when the Lord would send her someone.  Now know that this is easier said than done.  I am well aware that this is coming from a woman who goes home and sleeps next to a hairy warm body at night.  But know I was not someone who always had a man.  I was single and didn’t like it that much.  I had desired to be married from a young age.  Or more so, I desired to be a wife.  I new early on that I wanted children; a family to take care of.  Looking back, I think it is important to learn how to actively wait.  Many may think that is an oxymoron.  If I could come up with my own spiritual definition of “occupy” this is how I would describe it: It is the act of actively waiting; standing still in anticipation of the “move of God” while actively pursuing the “Will of God” for your life.  So, I say to the single woman “Occupy until your Boaz comes.” Know that this is not just for single women.  Some of us that are married are waiting for our husbands to be the Men of God that God created them to be.  If you believe God gave you a vision for your husband, stay the course!  I know what I am talking about!  I know the man that God created my husband to be!  I love my husband and I trust that God is going to finish the work he started in him!  So if your husband is a little confused and thinks his name is Jonah right now instead of Boaz, DON’T GIVE UP!  Stay married!  So, I say to the married woman “Occupy until your husband becomes the Boaz you know God created him to be!”