Focus

HEB 12:2 NIV

fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

If there's a message the world needs right now, it is to get its focus right. The world system and its priorities seem to have messed up our minds; we now seek possessions, power, position and privileges. We attach our worth and value to the total value of what we own and hold, thinking that we would be more valuable to God or to other people If only we had more money, more cars, more houses, more and more things.

Today's extract seeks to shift our focus back to the right path. We are encouraged to fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. His example is worth following. He knew his worth wasn't tied to what He had, so leaving everything to come to the earth as a mortal man wasn't such a big deal. He could have found another way to give us salvation, but it had to be done through sacrifice. He left everything, so we could have everything. He paid the price so we could earn the prize without paying for it. All He asks for is that we believe and accept what He has done, so we can enjoy what He has provided.

Jesus' end speaks volumes about his life and impact. Everything He left so He could help us, He got it all back, even with greater glory. Therein lies the message: there's Nothing you sincerely and truthfully do for man that is in vain; God rewards in his own way and at his own time. All we own and hold do not belong to us; it is a trust that must be administered as a blessing to other people. God who sees our hearts will reward us accordingly.

Shift your focus from a 'getter' to a 'giver'. Use your time, resources, possessions and position to help others.  There's a covenant of blessing and reward attached. His time of favour is here.