Set Your Attention And Affection On Him
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our
faith… (Hebrews 12:2).
Acts 3 tells a remarkable story of how a few
weeks after the ascension of Jesus, Peter and
John were going into the temple at the hour of prayer.
They met a man who was lame from his mother’s
womb, and laid at the gate of the temple to ask alms
of those entering the temple. The Bible says, “…Peter,
fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on
us” (Acts 3:4). Peter, in other words, was saying, “Give
us your attention!”
The crippled man gave them his attention
expecting to receive alms but Peter didn’t have any
money on him at the time, and said: “...Silver and gold
have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name
of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. And he
(Peter) took him by the right hand, and lifted him up:
and immediately his feet and ankle bones received
strength. And he leaping up stood, and walked, and
entered with them into the temple, walking, and
leaping, and praising God” (Acts 3:6-8).
Anyone who gives the Lord or His Word attention
will always have a miracle. Proverbs 23:26 says, “My
son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my
ways.” God desires to have your attention. He knows
if He has your attention, He can lead and guide you in
the destiny He’s planned for you. He knows what’s best
for you, and what your life should be. There’s therefore
nothing for you to worry over, but to live confidently
and joyfully every day, in His Word.
Philippians 4:6 says, “Be careful for nothing;
but in everything by prayer and supplication with
thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto
God.” Refuse to allow anything distract or take your
focus away from the Lord and His eternal Word. Set
your attention and affection on Him and on the things
He cares about. Be a soul winner. Live for Him.
All that you are, and all that you have, are in Him.
He’s your reason for being. Trust Him with your life
and He’ll order your steps and synchronize you with
His perfect will. Meditate on His grace and love, and
He’ll cause you to ride above the adversities of life.
Prayer
Blessed Father, how great thou art! You’re gracious and kind, and
in you I’ve found eternal joy and peace. I live for you alone, and I
glorify you, for you’re God, and your greatness is unfathomable.
I rejoice that I belong to you, to fulfil all the good pleasure
of your goodness, and produce works of righteousness, to your
glory, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further Study
Proverbs 4:20-22; Colossians 3:13
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Revelation 2:18-3:1-6
Hosea 3-6
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
John 19:13-22
2 Chronicles 21-22