Stay Focused (Day 4)

"...let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith..." (Hebrews 12:2)

Sometimes staying focused is easier said than done; especially in a world filled with distractions. It is however, imperative that we take all measures to remain focused on God and the prize that comes with our calling.

History has seen men be great and do great things because of an intense focus. When we keep our focus on Christ, the things of this world will grown strangely dim (sound familiar?). When we are focused on Christ we realize that He is our source of everything. Our source of life! Our source of healing! Our source of provision! Our source of joy!

When Peter "stepped out of the boat" and onto the water he was able to stay afloat because he kept his eyes on the one who had given him the power in the first place, Christ. When he (Peter) allowed himself to lose focus and he began to place his attention on his surroundings (the wind, the waves, and the water) he began to sink. So it is the same with our lives.

In Matthew 13 we read of the parable of the sower. In verse 22 it says, "The one who recieved the seed that fell among thorns is the man who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke it, making it unfruitful."

I don't know about you but I do not want to allow the things of this world to distract me, choke the word out of me, and have my life become unfruitful. So how do we avoid that? By staying focused! On God! On his word! On his will!

Stay focused!