He . . . said to them, ’Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem . . —Luke 18:31
Jerusalem, in the life of our Lord, represents the place where He reached the culmination of His Father’s will. Jesus said, “I do not seek My own will but the will of the Father who sent Me” ( John 5:30 ). Seeking to do “the will of the Father” was the one dominating concern throughout our Lord’s life. And whatever He encountered along the way, whether joy or sorrow, success or failure, He was never deterred from that purpose. “. . . He steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem . . .” ( Luke 9:51 ).
Regretfully my focus is not so great. I am easily distracted. I sit in my chair for a moment of rest and the next thing I know the day is wasted. Or I pick up something as a bit of recreation, and the same thing happens. Or a word from another wounds or distracts and my purpose is foiled for the day. Even worse, I suspect that I distract others, taking their focus for God’s purpose for them.
Jesus accomplished His mission in three short years. What have I done in the last three years? What will I do in the next three? Will I be any closer to accomplishing God’s purpose for me.
Focus, set your face on Jerusalem and
Be blessed.
Nick
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