What are we to do when life hurts? Hebrews 12:2 says, "Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame,and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God."
What does it mean to "fix our eyes on Jesus?" It means we focus on Him, on who He is, on His All-Sufficiency instead of focusing on our hurts. We can't do both at the same time. Whatever we are facing today, He is big enough to get us through. He is our Comforter and Healer and He has promised He will never leave us or forsake us. (Deuteronomy 31:8)
He is our constant companion. Draw close to Him. He is there. His Presence is always with us. "Be still and know that I am God." (Psalm 46:10)
Will life stop hurting? No. But, He takes the sting out of our hurts. His Presence comforts and consoles us and gives us hope.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Monday, October 3, 2011
Priorities
Be careful/cautious in setting priorities. While there are a lot of good things in life, if anything besides Jesus is at the top of our list of priorities, there will be problems. Everything else disappoints.
Our spouses, families, friends, church, Christian organizations, etc. will all disappoint us at times.
When we get all wrapped up, even in a good thing, when a problem develops, and it will, we are in for hurt and disappointment.
An example: My life for many years has revolved around my family and my church - not much else. When difficulties come in either area, it can rock my world. My family disappoints me at times - just as I disappoint them. My church disappoints me at times - just as I disappoint my church. If I put either of these areas above the Lord, or if I expect too much from them, I am in for some major disappointments.
Prioritize - Jesus first, family next and then my church. Every other good thing must follow these priorities. Keep your eyes on Jesus!
"Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God."
Hebrews 12:2 (NIV)
Our spouses, families, friends, church, Christian organizations, etc. will all disappoint us at times.
When we get all wrapped up, even in a good thing, when a problem develops, and it will, we are in for hurt and disappointment.
An example: My life for many years has revolved around my family and my church - not much else. When difficulties come in either area, it can rock my world. My family disappoints me at times - just as I disappoint them. My church disappoints me at times - just as I disappoint my church. If I put either of these areas above the Lord, or if I expect too much from them, I am in for some major disappointments.
Prioritize - Jesus first, family next and then my church. Every other good thing must follow these priorities. Keep your eyes on Jesus!
"Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God."
Hebrews 12:2 (NIV)
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