Hebrews 12:1-2 (NKJV) Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Here is a simple, yet important truth from God's Word: keep your eyes off of men and keep your eyes upon the Lord, Jesus Christ.
Men will disappoint you. Men will fail. Men will fall. But, Jesus will never disappoint you. He will never fail. His words will never falter. If you keep your eyes and attention on Him, you'll be all right.
Yet, if you focus your eyes upon some man, or some ministry, you're going to see things that will invariably bum you out. I don't mean great disqualifying sins (although that does occasionally happen), but instead the simple daily issues that humans deal with. Even pastors and spiritual leaders are normal here. So keep your eyes on the Lord.
Now, don't go about today thinking that because we're human, it's okay to sin. It's not. It's not a license to sin. It's reality and the only remedy to sin is humble repentance, and surrender to Jesus. Those of us that love Jesus must be good and right examples of a believer: to the world and to the flock.
Today, make a decision to focus your eyes not on that one person, but on the Lord.
By Grace,
Pastor Ed
Response
When I first came to Calvary I was a punk kid who had a really messed up past. I knew there was a God, I knew Jesus was real and died for my sins...but I didn't know much else. I wanted to be a missionary, but when I thought about sharing God with others I realized that I knew so little about Him, about the Bible, and I was a drunk. Now, I'm a missionary and I've been sober for 7 years! My time at CCA was a huge blessing, and God laid a foundation in my life through it, and has gave me an amazing family that I miss dearly back in Colorado.
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