"Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God."
Hebrews 12:2
What you focus on comes most clearly into view. Note the underpinning choice here: you decide where to focus and whether that is "good" or "bad." So which way will you choose? Helen H. Lemmel's old hymn comes to mind:
Turn your eyes upon Jesus
Look full in His wonderful face
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim in the light of His glory and grace.
1. Your energy flows where your focus goes.
If I look to the left while driving, I start drifting left. If I look to the right, I start drifting right. If I don't stay focused and in my lane, I will inevitably end up wherever I am looking. It is the same spiritually. I must keep my eyes focused on God to live in the lane of His plan and not get distracted by what the world has to offer. When I veer out of His will, my life crashes.
"Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee. Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil."
Proverbs 4:25-27
2. Keep your focus
Notice these verses urge us to fix our eyes on specific things. The Greek word for "fix" is aphoraó meaning to turn our gaze away from everything else and place it on a singular object. His word instructs us to turn our attention away from everything except Jesus, allowing nothing to sidetrack us as we move toward Him. Therefore, we must keep our focus, removing distractions that can derail our purpose.
Homer's classic The Odyssey gives us a perfect example. In this tale, island creatures called Sirens lured sailors with their music and enchantment. While fixated on the Sirens, sailors would carelessly wreck their ships on the rocky coast, bringing about their destruction.
We must keep our eyes on the prize and press on in our mission, or we will become like these sailors who lost sight of their mission. Get focused and get going on what God has called you to do!
Have a blessed week,
Pastor (Rev. Elias Limones)
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