Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.” (John 8:12 NLT)
Jesus faced constant demands, dangerous opposition and little privacy.
Yet he never allowed others to define him.
What does that teach us?
Know who you are (John 8:12) —
There was no doubt in Jesus’ mind as to who he was.
He knew he came from God, and he knew he had a unique mission to fulfill.
As believers, we can know we belong to God and that God defines who we are and what we are meant to do on this Earth.
Trying to be someone God never intended you to be causes stress!
Know whom you want to please (John 5:30) —
esus never let the fear of rejection manipulate him.
No one can pressure you without your permission.
You can’t please everyone; even God can’t!
Know what goals you need to reach (John 8:14) —
Jesus said, “I know where I came from and where I am going.”
Preparation prevents pressure, but procrastination produces it.
You work by either priorities or pressures.
Know how to maintain your priorities (Luke 4:42–44) —
Jesus knew how to handle interruptions without being
distracted from his primary goal.
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" Your Life is Like a Camera "
Your life is like a camera; you have got to focus it right, to get the right results and right picture of your life. Having the right focus brings four results:
(1) It simplifies things.
When you’re not clear as to your purpose, you try to do too much-and that causes stress, inner conflict and confusion.
You have only enough time and energy to do God’s will.
Not getting everything done may be an indicator that you’re doing far more than God ever intended.
Focus leads to a simpler lifestyle and saner schedule.
Only when you keep your focus can you keep your peace: “You, Lord, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm.”
(2) It gives you direction.
If you want your life to have impact, consult God, and then do what He tells you. Don’t confuse activity with productivity.
Diffused light has limited impact, but when light is focused like a laser it can cut through steel.
(3) It energizes you.
It’s meaningless work, not overwork, which wears you down.
George Bernard Shaw wrote: “This is the true joy of life: being used up for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; being a force of nature instead of a selfish little clot of ailments and grievances, complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy.”
(4) It determines your legacy.
When people recall your name, what will they associate with it?
“A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold” (Proverbs 22:1 NIV). Ultimately, what matters isn’t what others say about you, but what God says. So focus on the end result. |
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