Since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude.1 Peter 4:1a Satisfaction and suffering can both hinder sanctification. Full nets can cause us to lose focus. Empty nets can cause us to lose expectations (John 21:3). Our position in Christ becomes personal through suffering. “Because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin”(1 Peter 4:1b).…
Peace I leave with you.John 14:27 If you want unmatched peace, you must have undivided attention on Jesus. Despite any difficulty, your peace will never fluctuate if you have a focus forward. What has been your focus during the tough times? In every step, decide to be a deliberate disciple. A step in the right direction makes us more righteous.…
Let him without sin throw a stone.Luke 8:7 We are a stone-throwing people. We like to make accusations and draw conclusions when we never have all the facts to sit in a judgment seat. Be careful at how you choose to view others (Luke 6:41-42). When we observe, we should focus on the sin, but never the sinner. Simply, accept…
No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.Luke 9:62 As Christ followers, we must be focused forward. Thinking of the past is irrelevant; it does not matter where you have been or what you have done. Looking at the scenery is irresponsible; it does not matter what is going…
But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead.Philippians 3:13 God wants you to focus forward. The key to a forward focus is putting our faith in Jesus. Once we have our faith in Christ we can follow. When you become completely identified with Christ, you receive a new outlook. Decide to forget…
Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests.Luke 9:58 The earthly perception that following Jesus brings prosperity, power, and position is imperatively false. An earthly profit should never be expected in our faithful focus forward. We must deny ourselves to live for Jesus. As we carry the cross and live identified with Christ, we should expect the same…
I have set the Lord always before me. Psalm 16:8 The helmet of salvation gives us security in our salvation. Once you believe in Christ, you follow Him to heaven. What do you follow today? Do you have confident assurance that your path leads to heaven? “The gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and…