Focused?

It was a mild October afternoon in 1982 and Badger Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin was packed. Over 60,000 die-hard University of Wisconsin fans were watching their beloved football team take a beating by Michigan State. What seemed odd was that as the score became more and more lopsided, bursts of cheers and applause kept being heard in the stands. People began to wonder who these strange people were who were cheering while their team was being pummeled. As it turns out, 70 miles away from Badger Stadium the Milwaukee Brewers were beating the St. Louis Cardinals in game three of the World Series. Many of the Badger fans in the stands were listening to portable radios and responding to something else besides what was happening right in front of their eyes.

How many times do we lose heart when we FOCUS on things that are right in front of us? When things just aren't going your way! When the score becomes more and more lopsided in your life, each of us has to choose what we’ll focus on.  Possibly your marriage is experiencing its hiccups, your job has become empty and wearisome, your health is deteriorating, and the kids are in rebellion. What will you focus on?

In Medieval times, the enemy would take their victims and dismember them by chaining four horses to the condemned's arms and legs, thus making them pull him apart. I’m convinced that Satan who comes to steal, kill and destroy is doing the same today by pulling men apart by destroying their focus. Satan is out to divide your thoughts, interest, and focus. Is it even possible to stay focused in this day and hour?

I encourage you to stay FOCUSED on:

God    Why should anything else take priority or precedent over your Lord and Savior? Did not Christ give His very own life so we could experience an abundant life? He said Himself, “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and He shall add all these other things to you.” Matthew 6:33

Family  “The man who finds a wife finds a treasure, and he receives favor from the Lord.” (Proverbs 18:22) It’s sad the average marriage in America only last 7 years. Don’t be surprised if the Four Horsemen don't attempt to rip your marriage apart with some distraction from this culture.

Purpose   You are here for a reason. Life is too short to live for another reason. Doctors were created to help people get well; electricians were created to bring power and light to society, lawyers were created to help people with legal issues, Pastors were created to encourage, educate, and equip people in their faith in God. Ask God to show you.

The Finish Line   Jesus said; “Remember lots wife.” (Luke 17:32) She lost her life in a blaze of fire all because she refused to stay focused on God and chose to look back at the world she loved. Refuse to allow the enemy to pull you apart with your focus, “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.” Hebrews 12:2 “You will never reach your destination if you stop to throw stones at every dog that barks along the way.” Winston Churchill    Are you FOCUSED?

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