In case you haven't been listening or paying attention lately, it seems like the world is worse off than ever. Russia, Ukraine, gas prices, food prices, energy costs, inflation. covid 19. Is it coming to an end? Masks, vaccines, blah, blah, blah!
It seems like every time you turn on the TV or log onto your computer, there is something else vying for your attention or focus.
Colossians 3:1-2 The Message
3 1-2 So if you’re serious about living this new resurrection life with Christ, act like it. Pursue the things over which Christ presides. Don’t shuffle along, eyes to the ground, absorbed with the things right in front of you. Look up, and be alert to what is going on around Christ—that’s where the action is. See things from his perspective.
It seems like people everywhere are losing their focus. They are gripped by the events that are happening all around them. Especially some Christians. We are losing our main focus which should be Jesus, and focusing on the problems going around all over the world. We need to refocus our attention on The One who gives us hope.
All this means that we shouldn't turn a blind eye to what is going on. We are not to make this our main focus! We should educate ourselves and pay attention to the events of the day, but not to make this our main focus.
Things change around us very quickly. Prices rise it seems almost hourly. News stories change about everyday about covid, the invasion of Ukraine, inflation and a multitude of other things.
You know who never changes? Jesus!
Hebrews 13:8 New Living Translation
8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
So I urge you today to not focus on what is earthly, but to focus on the unseen, our Savior, Jesus!
John 16:33 The Message
33 I’ve told you all this so that trusting me, you will be unshakable and assured, deeply at peace. In this godless world you will continue to experience difficulties. But take heart! I’ve conquered the world.”
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