Hebrews 12:1-2- Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
Each of us has people we look up to, people we admire, people we consider mentors. When we don’t get affirmation from those people or when we are hurt or disappointed by them it opens the door to possible wounds and disillusionment. We also have people in our lives who are just difficult. We deal with all of these situations the same way…by keeping our eyes on Jesus.
- Whether the person you want affirmation from is good to you or not, don’t fall into the revenge trap. Trust God to deal with them. Keep your eyes on Jesus.
- Whether someone in spiritual authority does things right by you or not, don’t let a human failure become a commentary on God’s character and disrupt your personal service to God. Keep your eyes on Jesus. Don’t elevate any leader to a place where you would give up on Jesus if they fall.
- Don’t let someone else’s offering, someone else’s gift, get in the way of you offering your best to the Lord. Jealousy and comparison are traps the devil sets to keep you from living to honor God. Keep your eyes on Jesus
Choose to trust God with people and circumstances that are difficult. Give grace upon grace, and have loving and honest conversations when necessary, but above all, stay fixed on Jesus.
