What is it to "Occupy?"

The word "occupy" only appears once in Scripture, but my mind is continuing to repeat this one little word.  What is it to "occupy."  Messiah gave the parable of the kingdom in which servants were left to tend to business while the "man of distinction" was absent.  Since this parable addressed the future coming of the Kingdom, I understand the "man of distinction" or nobleman to represent Messiah.  His servants who were entrusted with the means to "occupy" until he returned, I perceive to be believers [disciples.]

So how should we "occupy?"  There is a great deal of controversy as to what we should be doing to further the kingdom and proclaim the Good News.  I am frequently in discussions regarding entertainment, because I realize now, I have an issue with the concept of entertainment.  I truly do feel that much of it is a waste of time and that bothers me.  I'm not an "all work and no play" kind of person, but I'm going to give an account for every word I say and how I spend my time, not to mention stewardship of provision.  That's all very clear in this parable!  My mother has admonished me through the years, that "everything doesn't have to be fun."  So apparently, I come across as a playful workaholic, a dichotomy that misses the mark on both extremes, which somehow . . . feels right.

We know what believers are called to do.  It's often referred to as the Great Commission.  Somehow that's been parlayed into building funds, mega-numbers, motivational speaking, and books.  American Christianity really is pretty entertaining, without the circus acts, theme parks, and fitness centers.

I looked up the original Greek term in Strong's Exhaustive Concordance.
pragmateuvomai Pragmateuomai (prag-mat-yoo'-om-ahee);

1. to be occupied in anything
2. to carry on a business
3. to carry on the business of a banker or a trader 

In this exclusive context, it would seem we all may be right!  As long as we're doing something, we are occupied.  

When the fullness of Matthew 28:20, and Messiah's final words on earth, before ascending Acts 1:8 come into the meaning, it seems much more specific.  

Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.    

But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

I'm under the impression Messiah used the term occupy in His parable to direct His servants to carry on His business.  Then add Paul's instructions to the church in Corinth and the one in Rome, it seems to virtually rule out all the extraneous distractions that are often called outreach.

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of G-d.  I Corinthians 10:31

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of G-d, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto G-d, which is your reasonable service.  And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of G-d.  Romans 12:1-2

The passage in Romans really indicates the techniques of the world are not to be followed.  What would it take to truly carry on the Father's business, as Messiah did?   I think when Messiah gave this parable, the term "occupy" meant and still means "busy about the Father's business."

And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?  Luke 2:49