Set our priorities then focus on them
** Each person has their won views and once we come to learn what our destiny is; we must not allow the conduct of others get in our way or deter us from our appointed tasks and eternal calling.
John 21:21 (NKJV)
21 Peter, seeing him, said to Jesus, “But Lord, what about this man?”
Jesus had just told Peter to follow Him. However, Peter wanted to know what the Lord had planned for John. Instead of Jesus answering Peter's question, the Lord told him that what He had in store for John was none of his business.
Satan diverts many people by getting them preoccupied with what others are doing for the Lord. Comparing ourselves with others, whether we come out better or worse, is unwise (2 Cor. 10:12).
We need to be so single-minded following the Lord, that we don't look to the right or to the left to see what others are doing. It doesn't matter if we are doing as much to serve the Lord as someone else. The question is, are we doing all that the Lord wants us to do?
Singleness of purpose and vision is a necessity to victorious Christian living. James said that if we try to master many things we will fail (Jas. 3:1). We have to set priorities and focus on them.
The scriptures teach that memory can be a powerful force for good in our lives.
It is always good to remind ourselves that we were once apart from God's saving grace.
It is an antidote against pride and self-righteousness. A person who remembers what he used to be will have a clearer understanding of who he is now. We have to cultivate our memories by meditating on the great things God has done for us and spoken to us.
whatever things are noble,
whatever things are just,
whatever things are pure,
whatever things are lovely,
whatever things are of good report,
if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy —
meditate on these things.
9 The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.
11 - I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: 12 I know how to [d]be abased, and I know how to [e]abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
13 I can do all things through [f]Christ who strengthens me.
* Philippians 4:13 NU Him who
We should all be about our Father God's business in iur life - not concerned or chasing the idle words and works of this earth!
Satan diverts many people by getting them preoccupied with what others are doing for the Lord. Comparing ourselves with others, whether we come out better or worse, is unwise (2 Cor. 10:12).
We need to be so single-minded following the Lord, that we don't look to the right or to the left to see what others are doing. It doesn't matter if we are doing as much to serve the Lord as someone else. The question is, are we doing all that the Lord wants us to do?
Singleness of purpose and vision is a necessity to victorious Christian living. James said that if we try to master many things we will fail (Jas. 3:1). We have to set priorities and focus on them.
The scriptures teach that memory can be a powerful force for good in our lives.
It is always good to remind ourselves that we were once apart from God's saving grace.
It is an antidote against pride and self-righteousness. A person who remembers what he used to be will have a clearer understanding of who he is now. We have to cultivate our memories by meditating on the great things God has done for us and spoken to us.
Philippians 4
Meditate on These Things
8 Finally, brethren {people}, whatever things are true,whatever things are noble,
whatever things are just,
whatever things are pure,
whatever things are lovely,
whatever things are of good report,
if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy —
meditate on these things.
9 The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.
11 - I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: 12 I know how to [d]be abased, and I know how to [e]abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
13 I can do all things through [f]Christ who strengthens me.
* Philippians 4:13 NU Him who
We should all be about our Father God's business in iur life - not concerned or chasing the idle words and works of this earth!
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