Where is My Focus?

I often feel like I am walking along a narrow mountain path among the cliffs and thick fog and clouds. Sometimes I can see parts of the path way up ahead where the fog is lifted. Most of the path I cannot see. But I can always see where to place the next step. And sometimes I can see a few steps in a row. I have to be careful not to focus on myself or my problems. By keeping my focus on Jesus the next step of obedience is always easy. And occasionally, when I look back I am amazed at how far along the path one step of obedience after another can carry us.

• ·         Peter walked on water as long as his focus was on Jesus.
• ·         Jesus was eating with Martha and Mary. Martha was doing her best to serve Jesus and the other guests, and possibly to impress them. Mary simply focused on Jesus.
• The children of Israel often thought of themselves and their problems. But to those who kept their focus on God and His promises, “Not a word failed of any good thing which the LORD had spoken to the house of Israel. All came to pass.” Joshua 21:45

Here are some photos of a recent ministry trip to Tijuca. We had to walk a couple of kilometers through a lot of puddles to get there, and slept in the one-room schoolhouse.