Have you ever tried to stay focused on something only to be
so distracted you lost sight of the original goal? It might have been something as simple as
going into a room for something, but forgetting what you intended to do because
you see something else that needs to be done instead. While this example may seem trivial, it
exemplifies our topic of distractions.
Now, more than ever, it is essential to stay focused and position
ourselves to receive all God is pouring out.
We need to be focused on His Word, His voice and what he is doing in
both our church and in our world.
Many are familiar with the story of Martha and Mary. Martha was hard at work with all the preparations. However, instead of doing what she needed to
do while still focusing on Jesus,
Martha became distracted by the preparations, which affected her attitude.
(Another topic of study this week.) The
preparations were not bad; however, the fact that the preparations caused her
to lose her focus on Jesus was a problem.
If you want to receive all God has planned for you, take a
serious look at your calendar. How many
items on your “to-do list” advance His Kingdom on earth? How many items are distracting you from this
purpose? I know, this may be a difficult
realization. I challenge you to
purposefully plan your days, weeks, and months ahead. Maintain your focus on scheduling time with
God to read and draw near to Him. The
encounters you have with God will make the items you “sacrificed” seem like a
small price to pay!
No comments:
Post a Comment