While the world seems to become smaller, time appears to be accelerating and the saturation of information engulfs us, it is rather easy to be distracted by imitations of those things which really matter and ought to draw our attention.
The flashing Christmas lights, the bright and dynamic electronics, the news, the media are all competing for the one thing we can give our Creator – our attention, which becomes our time and our obedience.
We need discipline in order to stay focused and run the good race. This year we must discern the times and resist the distractions, many of which come with a plan and a purpose, to derail us – that is.
We need to understand there is only one “True Light” and that we have become sons and daughters of Light and the darkness has left our conscience.
In the Gospel of John chapter 9, verse 5 Jesus Himself tells us that He is the Light of the world. “As long as I am in the world, I am the light in the world”. This fact is what should anchor us and hold our attention and bring out the best fruit we can produce.
Father, we pray that this year we follow you closely and we can honor your Light, your Spirit who dwells in us. Help us to be the salt of the Earth and share your Light freely and boldly.
Dear Yvette,
I just thought when I read your devotional that you have a very fine and gentle way of writing and that you are close to God’s heart. I agree totally to seize the moment and live life to the fullest and make the post of every situation. Discipline is something that I am working on at the moment and so your devotional blessed me tonight.
Thank you Yvette.
Much love,
Suzanne
What a wonderful prayer and word! Thank you and praise Jesus!