Watch Where You're Going!

Hebrews 12:1-2 - Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith. For the sake of the joy that lay before him he endured the cross, despising its shame, and has taken his seat at the right of the throne of God.

Thoughts: "Watch where you're going!", I screamed to my daughter. I just love teaching my children to drive. I am currently on daughter number four. Funny how reading the bible makes you think of times in your own life. I believe that is a gift from God. I remember being very frustrated with my oldest as we started the driving portion of learning to drive. It was time to put our book knowledge into practice.

We would start moving down the road and we would zig-zag back and forth trying to stay on the road. I would keep telling her to watch her lane position and she would concentrate harder and it would just get worse. After a couple of frustrating road lessons, I thought what am I doing wrong. What am I not telling her. Then it hit me. She was looking at the road immediately in front of the car trying to keep the car between the lines. She had no vision of where she was going.

Realizing where I was missing the boat, I told her to look out in front of herself and to find herself a focal point near the horizon. What a change! Once she had the proper focus she was able to keep straight her way. As we read in Hebrews this morning, it is the same way with our faith life. If we keep the focus on Jesus, we will be able to keep on the straight path toward a deeper and life giving faith. 

Just like with driving, we must keep ourselves free of distractions if we want to make it safely to our goal. As we make the changes in our lives to rid ourselves of sin and all that is not of God we will be able to clearly see our way to Jesus.

May we, today, keep our eyes on the road that leads to Jesus and find our peace with him.