Give Him Rapt Attention
My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways (Proverbs 23:26).
In your fellowship with God, you must give Him full, undivided attention. It’s a simple reality that some are yet to learn; they’re carried away
and distracted by the cares of this world, worried over the things happening around them instead of
acting on the Word. Hebrews 12:2 says, “Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our
faith….” To look unto Him is to give Him your attention; to look away from everything else, unto
Him.
You must look away from the seeming discomfort, pain, trouble, pressures and adversities of the
moment, unto Him. He’s the answer you need. He’s the solution you seek. He’s the way out of every
trouble. He’s your light in the midst of the darkness; therefore, focus on Him. Meditate on His
Word. Spend time in fellowship with Him, loving Him and pouring out your heart to Him in
reverential worship.
Refuse to whine or gripe over anything. Your situation isn’t going to change if you worry from now
till the end of the age. Rather, cast those cares and worries on Him, and stay in the Word. Study
the Scriptures and listen to faith-building and spirit-edifying messages; give the Word your full
attention. Don’t study the Word and do other things at the same time. If you give the Lord your undivided attention, He’ll give you His
undivided attention.
At church meetings, you must demonstrate some discipline; don’t move around or be distracted,
especially when the Word is being preached and taught. Give your full attention, and you’ll get the
best that the Holy Spirit has prepared for you; you’ll get everything, even beyond your expectation
and imagination.
Prayer
Dear Father, my spirit is attuned to you and attentive to hear and receive from you. I look away from everything else, and focus my
gaze on you, blessed Lord Jesus; you’re my everything! You’re my light, my strength, my shield,
and my salvation. You’re the One by whose grace and power I prevail and triumph always. Blessed be
your Name forever. Amen.
Further Study
Proverbs 4:20-22; Proverbs 23:26
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
1 Corinthians 5
Psalms 117-118
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Luke 17:31-37
1 Samuel 5-6