Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-01-23

ing that these were His most outstand-
ing characteristics. Mr.. Lopez depicted
days work in the life of Jesus such
as is described in an account of q
Sabbath's work in the book of Colos-
SLAMS. He said:
IF l were to say to you that Jesus
was the businest man who ever lived.
| doubt whether you would have the
highest regard for my truthfulness.
Yet am perfectly willing to make that
statement and would stake my reputa-
ton for truthfulness on it. Modern
artists have painted Him as long
haired, sleepy, dreamy, abstract sort of
person.
Jesus was worker He was en-
ergentic. / do not mean that he was
merely active in a physical sense of
the term. for there are many people
who are physically active to remark
able extent and mentally lazy to the
was characteristic of every department
of His life Mentally. physically and
IN every fiber Of His being, He full
filled the injunction of Paul. 'Whatso-
ever, ye do, work heartily. as unto the
Lord and not unto men, No doubt
this statement of Pauls was inspired
by contemplation of the life Of Jesus
One Busy Day
While working out thoughts along
this line, | turned carelessly to the
Bible 10 see if there was any evidence
that Jesus was busy, energentic man.
Almost Immediately my eyes fell on
the record of one day out of His life.
which is very typical of all His DAYS.
This day happened to be Sabbath.
He went into the synagogue early in
the morning. He not only listened but
evidently spent considerable time
teaching the people His views of the
Scripture and life. A man was in the
synagogue who was suffering from d
physical infirmity. Jesus. sensitive
always to human need, extended His
ministry and restored this man to
health. After the service was closed
we are told that He went immediately
to the house Of Simon and Andrew.
They found the mother of Silnun's
wife i'll and Jesus. ministering to her
need, restored her to health. The
word of the healing in the synagogue
had spread rapidly and the remainder
of the day. people flocked to Jesus to
to those who were so much in need of
His help. The next morning He rose
long before day, and went out into
lonely place that He might there pray.
But following right on His heels, long
before the sun has come up over the
horizon. He looks up and sees Simon.
a company Of people with him. Not
even to allow Him enough
time to pray, they say to Him, every
one is looking for you
Goes to Next Town
"Jesus did not say that He was tired
out and wanted a little rest from the
pressure of His work. He evidently
did not even protest, but only replied,
All right. let US go on to the neigh
boring town, that / may preach there
also, for that is why ! came So in
the light of the rising sun, they turn
their footsteps to nearby village,
and Jesus continues to pour out His
heart to the people.
This is the bare outline Of a typical
twenty-four hours out of the life of |
Jesus. Naturally only the high points
would be touched in the narrative, yet
It gives us very clear idea of how |
little leisure Jesus had. Let any of |
you who think that you have done a /
lays work during this last week, |
compare it to this one chosen at ran
ION out Of the life of Jesus.
During His ministry He had no
He had no office hours and went on |
Him wherever He went. Even when |
de went on trip to foreign coun-
.ry, He took his disciples with him. |
During this time be taught and trained
hem to carry on His work, after He
vas crtlciffed. Patiently and lovingly
his supreme. character offered all |
hat He had for the sarvice Of hin fall