Stay Focused

“Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.” (Proverbs 4:25).
When a godly man walks out his Christian life, he must remain focused on what lies immediately ahead. It is easy to get distracted by peripheral problems, unimportant issues and even others believers. If we focus on others, we cannot help but begin to compare ourselves to them and measure ourselves accordingly. We are running a race, and we are after one prize. As Paul said; “I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:14). “Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us. 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 12:1-2). It is vital that we keep our eyes on Jesus. Just as racehorses wear blinders during a race to eliminate distractions and remain focused on their goal, so too must Christians block out the diversions of the world so that we may walk worthy of God, who hath called us unto His kingdom and glory. (I Thessalonians 2:12). Men of God, our eyes need to be fixed ever toward the Lord, for He is the only One who is able to order our steps and deliver us from the tempter (Psalms 25:15). Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, and today, and for ever (Hebrews 13:8) never changes. He is a beacon in the storm, shining His resplendent light to guide us safely home.