One of baseball’s all-time greatest hitters, Ted Williams, said one of the keys to his success was his ability to visually track the ball all the way to the bat. It makes sense that if you want to hit the ball squarely you have to see it.
Similarly, if we aim to be like Jesus we have to keep our eyes on Him. Just as a random swat at a moving object like a baseball is unlikely to result in a foul tip let alone a home run, random thought and self-generated behavior are unlikely to result in anything remarkable happening in our lives. In Matthew 14:28-29, seeing Jesus standing on the shore beckoning him to “Come,” Peter defied the physical laws of physics and walked on water. But as soon as Peter took his eyes off of Jesus he found himself under water.
What is possible if we learn to keep our eyes on Jesus? I must admit that I haven’t kept Him in view long enough to be able to answer that question. But, with respect to the scripture reference of today’s piece (Colossians 3:1-10) I’m dying to find out.
A great analogy Greg! What can we do to ensure that our eyes remain on Jesus?
ReplyDeleteI currently have a list of faith statements taped to my side of the bathroom mirror. I try to recite them in the morning as I'm brushing my teeth and shaving. It's a daily reminder that I am to walk by faith in Jesus Christ.
I'm curious to hear what others do to remind themselves of their daily walk with the Lord??
Ted Williams did not allow distractions to effect his game. Providing him the ability to see what is not seen by others. We must live, not by what is seen below eye level but what is unseen over the horizon. Trust in the Lord as He will guide your step towards Him.
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