How Jesus Managed Time

by koraw at www.sxc.hu

I don’t deserve credit for the information in this post.  The information came from Mike Winkler and his lesson shared on a podcast called iPreach hosted by Dale Jenkins and Adam Faugh.  You can click here to listen to this episode. (It is episode 248).

I have been blessed by this lesson and the six points.  I took Mike’s points and made a sermon from them.  Click this link to view the sermon — (How Jesus Managed Time)  or hear it here in my audio resources.  But if you want the quick version just read the points below.

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For Jesus it was not about time management but life management.  He had time for everything that was needed.  He had time for himself, God, a social life, family, relationships, and his work.

Here are 6 principles of how Jesus managed his life. 

1. Jesus understood the value of time.  John 9:4, Eph. 5:16, Col. 4:5
2. Jesus prioritized his life and then disciplined himself accordingly.  Mark 1:35-39, Prov. 15:32
3. Jesus never put himself in situations where he was in a rush or in a hurry. Mark 10:46-52, Luke 19:1-11
4. Jesus didn’t let the expectations and agendas of others control his life. Mark 1:32-38, Mark 6:30-46
5. Jesus’ personal goal in life was to please God.  John 8:28-29, 2 Cor. 5:9, Col. 1:10
6. Jesus understood and accepted the fact that not everyone would understand, accept, or support his purpose and choices.  Luke 4:18-32, Mark 3:20-35, Mat. 16:21-23

Think about those principles.  We need to constantly be evaluating and adjusting how we use the time God has given us.  This is a struggle for us.  These principles helped me and I pray they will help you.  Give them some serious reflection and application.

I would like to hear from you in the comments.  Which one is the hardest for you to practice and why?