MINISTER'S MOMENT
My Father's business
CHARLOTTE AUSTIN

Sir Isaac Newton, a seventeenth century scientist, is renowned for having discovered the law of gravity. What some people don't know is that he was a dedicated Christian. In fact, while at the height of his career in physics and mathematics, he decided to turn his attention toward studying God's Word.

When a colleague tried to lure him back to the field of science, Newton replied, " I do not want to be trifling away my time when I should be about the King's business." Although he retained his interest in science, he made theological pursuits his top priority.

Newton's response challenges every Christian. How dedicated are we to doing the King's business? No matter what we do for a living, we must be dedicated to serving God in ad through our daily occupation.

The compelling motive to the Lord Jesus, even as a boy, was to do God's will, to be about His Father's business. Imagine if that were true of every believer. Even if our employment or profession is considered secular, we can make the King's business out chief commitment.

"Did you know that I must be about My Father's business?" (LUke 2:49

Rev. Charlotte Austin McCary's Chapel United Methodist Church