Choosing A Centerpiece: - Hes the centerpiece of everything we believe, faithful in everything God gave him to do. (Hebrews 3:2) I intended to make Jesus the center of my attention, but didnt keep that commitment. My distracted focus reminds me of the Christians to whom the author of the book of Hebrews wrote. These believers were in danger of losing their focus on Christ as their deliverer. People had begun putting their trust in prophets, angels, and even Moses. So in Hebrews 3, the people are reminded that Jesus is the only one worthy of trust and is where our faith should be centered. The writer of Hebrews wanted Christians to stop putting themselves, other people, or material items, at the center of their attention, and instead draw their gaze back to Jesus. Just like the people of that time, we can quickly get distracted, become busy, and inadvertently make our obligations and celebrations the focus of our attention. We gradually become self-centered instead of Jesus-centered. Hypothetically, we may put Him in a box in the attic of our heart, only pulling Him out when the time is right. This eventually leads to a life off-kilter and a heart full of holes, as challenges and pressures nibble away at our joy and peace. Its one thing to believe in Jesus. Its another to make Him the center of our lives. When we make that important choice and remember to focus on Him and be thankful in all things, our hearts and lives stay in balance. This Thanksgiving (and every day), lets praise God and commit to making Him our focal point. When we choose to make Jesus the emphasis of our holidays and our lives, we are blessed with the most beautiful centerpiece of all. Lord, I never intended to put You on a shelf and allow lifes distractions to alter my attention on You. Give me the spiritual desire to stay intently focused on you during this holiday and into the New Year. In Jesus Name, Amen.
Posted on: Tue, 12 Nov 2013 18:43:21 +0000
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