Keeping Our Focus
He thought it was better to suffer for the sake of the Messiah than to own the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to the great reward that God would give him. It was by faith that Moses left the land of Egypt. He was not afraid of the king. Moses kept right on going because he kept his eyes on the one who is invisible. Hebrews 11:26-27
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Instead of listening to the voices of Pharaoh and the naysayers among his own people, Moses turned to God and kept right on going in the direction the Lord led. Instead of fixing his eyes on the treasures of Egypt, he looked ahead and understood the infinitely great value of the things that are not seen and was willing to suffer rather than stay in Pharaoh’s court and prosper. Moses kept his eyes on God. He left the power and prestige of Egypt and chose God’s people and promises though it meant difficulty, because he was focused on one thing: obeying God’s voice. That single-minded, wholehearted focus kept him unafraid of the terrible wrath of Pharaoh. It was the source of his confidence and strength as he led the Israelites out of bondage and through the Red Sea. So it is with us: keeping our eyes on the One who is invisible instead of on the overwhelming problems or difficult people in our paths, we can keep going wherever God leads us. And as we are fixed on him, we perceive the realities of the unseen and find the key to walking by faith, not by sight.
Prayers:
LORD, help me today to keep my eyes on you who are invisible. Fill me with faith and focus like Moses had so that I will not be afraid and can keep following wherever you lead. I desire to be obedient to your call on my life. Help me to walk by faith and not by sight and to understand the greater value of things unseen.
Quotes:
Relinquishment of burdens and fears begins where adoration and worship of God become the occupation of the soul.
Frances J. Roberts
The One Year Bible Readings for today are: Ezekiel 27:1–28:26; Hebrews 11:17-31; Psalm 111:1-10 and Proverbs 27:15-16.
