Focused on the Goal

Read Phil. 3: 4b-14


Key Verse: Verse 14: …I’ve got my eye on the goal, where God is beckoning us onward…to Jesus. I’m off and running and I am not turning back.” Message

Focused on the Goal

The Olympics have finished. The torch has been extinguished. Athletics from around the world came together focused on their goal—the gold. The events are over and they have returned to their homeland. Some saw their goal accomplished, others did not.

In our key verse we read that we should have our eye on the goal of a closer relationship with Jesus. Just as in any athletic event the winner is usually the one who has worked the hardest, but accidents can always interrupt the attempt toward the gold medal. In our pursuit of the goal of being closer to Jesus Christ, we just must remain focused. In this time of Lent, keep yourself focused on the love of Jesus for the entire world. Do not let others distract you from your goal.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, keep us focused on you as we live these 40 days of Lent. Amen
Thought of the Day: Focus your eye upon Jesus. “Turn your eyes upon Jesus, look full in his wonderful face, and the things of earth will grow strangely dim in the light of his glory and grace.” Page 349 United Methodist Hymnal, words and music by Helen H. Lemmel.
Nancy Higgs