Fix Your Eyes

 

Fix Your Eyes

¹ Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, ² fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. ³ Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. (Hwbrews12:1-3 NIV®)

   I was having a balance problem while walking. To help me overcome this problem I was referred to physical therapy. In physical therapy sessions I was taught to fix my eyes on something unchanging and unmovable in front of me. By concentrating on a fixed object, my balance greatly improved. I could walk straight without swaying to the right or the left.

   In my life, I found this is a good practice also to keep me on a straight moral course. There is not a better person to fix my eyes on than Jesus. He does not change and He is the Way, the Truth and the Life (John 14:6). When I have found myself in a situation that seemed confusing as what to do, I would shoot a quick prayer to my unmovable compass in heaven. This gave me the gift of Christian discernment.

   Most of my decisions in life have been pretty clear as to which is the choice a follower of Jesus would make; to worship the God of heaven and earth or the computer. But I find myself having to make decisions that are grayish, like helping my neighbor. The world would seem to give me advice in the direction of someone else is better equipped, or it is none of your business. But Jesus said to love your neighbor (Matthew 22:39). Reaching out to help seems to be the discernment I get from praying and knowing the Word from God.

   Another lesson I have learned is to ask for discernment on how to handle my earthly resources. The book of Proverbs is loaded with guidance Through the Word I have learned it all belongs to God (Psalm 24:1). As the new year starts, open yourself to the guidance from Jesus who gave His all so we can inherit a deed in heaven. Look around you at the opportunities God has placed for your care.

 

Pray and keep your eyes fixed on Jesus.

      

 

                             Wess Mechler –P.H.D.   Jesus is Alive!!!

 

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