When you attend a childrens choir concert, youre not surprised when the children look everywhere but at the director. They wiggle, squirm, and poke each other. They stand on tiptoes to search for parents in the audience. They raise their hands to wave when they see them. Oh, yes, and they occasionally sing. We smile at their antics. The behavior is cute in children. Its not so cute when adult choir members dont watch the conductor. Good music depends on singers who pay attention to the director so they can stay together as they sing.
Christians sometimes are like singers in a childrens choir. Instead of looking at Jesus, the great Conductor of the symphony of life, we are busy squirming or looking at each other or watching the audience.
Jesus admonished Peter for such behavior. After He told him what would be required of him, Peter pointed to John and asked, What about him? Jesus answered with a question: What is that to you? You follow Me (John 21:22).
Sometimes we are distracted by what others are doing. We think Gods plan for their life is better than His plan for ours. But Gods plan for each of us is the same: Follow Jesus. When we watch Him intently, well not be distracted by Gods plan for anyone else.
Read: John 21:15-22
Thank you for being here everyday, Rus.
It is comforting to know you will be here with OD every morning.
Have a Blessed Lord’s Day.