Episode 443 - Show Notes
- We can become distracted from our faith by the cares of life. We can become preoccupied by our work, responsibilities, task, and duties. We can become inattentive to our relationship with Jesus because we’ve allowed other things to crowd out our faith. As a result, we aren’t paying attention to our relationship with God.
- You and I, as disciples of Jesus, cannot afford to become distracted. But we must acknowledge, it is so easy to do so. So many things call for our attention. Our eyes and our focus are drawn to current events, social media, news, and politics. We can become overwhelm by work, unfinished tasks, and never-ending to do lists. Family obligations, event calendars, and even good things can crowd out our faith and time with God.
- So, how do we make sure that we do not become distracted from our faith? How can we keep from becoming distracted from the thing that matters most in our lives? Two words come to mind: focus and accountability.
- The Book of Hebrews says we are to fix our eyes on Jesus. Where in your life do you need to intentionally focus on your faith? If you do not have a daily quiet time with God where you are in his word and prayer, I would encourage you to start there.
- You can also begin to focus on where you want to grow spiritually. Do you need to let go of resentment, anger, and unforgiveness? Do you need to develop a stronger faith? Do you need to demonstrate more love to be like Jesus. Maybe your intentional growth will come from serving and using the gifts and talents God has blessed you with.
- Second, we all need accountability. Being accountable comes from being in community with other believers. Church attendance is vital, but the next step of being in regular, close proximity with a few believers is critical. It’s here that we learn to be real with one another and can encourage real spiritual growth.
- The danger of distraction can be catastrophic. I know people who once followed Jesus closely, but along they way they become distracted and now they no longer call themselves Christ followers. Let’s guard our hearts and lives closely.
Hebrews 2:1 says, “We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.”
1 Timothy 4:16 - “Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.”
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