NOTE: Yesterday I preached on
"Focusing on Jesus" and used two photos of mine to make the point
that it matters what we focus on. Those photos are the first two images on my
website: www.davidt-wilkinson.artistwebsites.com.
Today's quote continues that theme of being focused on Christ.
WHERE ARE YOUR EYES
FOCUSED?
Some
years ago a sociologist accompanied a group of mountain climbers on an
expedition. Among other things, he observed a distinct correlation between
cloud cover and contentment. When there was no cloud cover and the peak was in
view, the climbers were energetic and cooperative. When the gray clouds
eclipsed the view of the mountaintop, though, the climbers were sullen and
selfish.
The
same thing happens to us. As long as our eyes are on God's majesty there is a
bounce in our step. But let our eyes focus on the dirt beneath us and we will
grumble about every rock and crevice we have to cross. For this reason Paul
urged, "Don't shuffle along, eyes to the ground, absorbed with the things
right in front of you. Look up, and be alert to the things going on around
Christ -- that's where the action is. See things from His perspective."
(Colossians 3:2 MSG)
--
Max Lucado in Let the Journey Begin
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