Saturday, December 12, 2009

Come on Now....Focus on What's Important!

During a recent sermon, Pastor Thomas said that there are lifechanging moments for each of us. He mentioned that the day we got saved can be noted as a life-changing moment for some of us. And when we look back over our life we can see pivital points that changed our course of action.

This is indeed so true on so many levels. It's true in the physical because many of us know that if we had kept going to the places we were going and hanging out with the same people, we would be on the road to destruction. This is true in the spiritual also because if we had not met Jesus and accepted him as Lord of our lives...we'd still be headed for eternal damnation.

So right now I want to share with you what I consider a life-changing moment for me. One that blessed me on both levels. One that keeps me keeping on almost every day of my life.

This moment came by way of a sermon preached by Pastor Thomas over 10 years ago. In the sermon he referenced the text Romans 8:22-24 which gives the account of Jesus' healing of a blind man at Bethsaida.


Romans 22-2522They came to Bethsaida, and some people brought a blind man and begged Jesus to touch him. 23He took the blind man by the hand and led him outside the village. When he had spit on the man's eyes and put his hands on him, Jesus asked, "Do you see anything?"
24He looked up and said, "I see people; they look like trees walking around."
25Once more Jesus put his hands on the man's eyes. Then his eyes were opened, his sight was restored, and he saw everything clearly. 26Jesus sent him home, saying, "Don't go into the village."




I don't remember the exact way that way Pastor shared it over ten years ago. So, I'll just share it the way the Holy Spirit brings it to my rememberance on today. However, I believe Pastor was helping us (at least me) with our focus on Jesus.

In the text we see:

1 Jesus leading and the man following (not the other way around).

2 Jesus distancing the man from other people and the surroundings that
he had grown accustomed to.

3. The healing process begins, but the man's focus is on people and not Jesus.

4. Jesus takes additional measures to heal the man and his focus brings him
victory. He begins to see clearly.

The part that has kept me focused on Jesus all of these years is the revelation that Pastor Thomas made clear for me over 10 years ago... Your vision will never be clear if you watch people, So keep your focus on Jesus, no matter what or who comes your way.

Its important to know that your focus can bring you to victory or defeat. Focus on people and you'll always be in confusion. But focus on Jesus and he'll lead you to victory over any situation.

I know you want to say that it's easier said than done, and you are right it is. However, it is still possible to do if you try. You have to make a conscientious decision to not focus on people or situations but focus on the one who controls every situation! What is the Holy Spirit telling you? What is He teaching you? What is it that you need to understand through the sitation? Remember all things works for good to them who loves God and who are called according to his purpose.
KEEP YOUR EYES ON JESUS...JUST BELIEVE GOD!




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