Keep Your Eyes Straight Ahead

 

By Andrea Merrell

So be very careful to follow everything Moses wrote

in the Book of Instruction. Do not deviate from it,

turning either to the right or to the left.

Joshua 23:6 NLT

 

As far as cars go, I’m a pretty good driver. I obey the laws, pay attention, and watch my speed—well, except for the two warnings I’ve received lately for going over the 45 MPH limit on our main road that has been 55 MPH for over fifty years.

The problem I have is not being able to look around and enjoy the scenery while I’m driving. When my eyes veer to the left or right, so does my car. I have to keep my eyes straight ahead and focus my attention on where I’m headed.

It’s the same in our walk with the Lord. In fact, God told Joshua not to deviate from His instructions and not to turn to the left or right. That’s how we keep from getting distracted and led in the wrong direction.

When we keep our eyes on the One who lights our path and guides our steps, we’ll never fall into a ditch or off a cliff—or end up in the wrong place.

Where's your focus?

 

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