READ: MATTHEW 10:21-25
It is one thing to set a
goal for yourself. It is another thing to reach the goal. Accomplishing a set
goal is like climbing a mountain. It is tough, challenging and requires a lot
of effort hence many cannot achieve their goals and end up living in
frustration. Luke 9:62 says, “And Jesus said to him, No man, having put
his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.”
This is a great spiritual truth which holds both for achieving physical and
spiritual goals. Jesus warns that for you to achieve your goal, you must be
focused on the goal and disallow any distraction.
Have you resolved to spend your eternity in the heavenly planet? I rejoice with you. But note, however, that the day you made that decision, you created room for three major things to happen: first, Satan also determined that you will never get there. To hinder you, he put several obstacles on your way and employed diversionary tactics. Secondly, God may want to see the extent of your determination and thereby permit some tests. The result of the tests will determine the third thing that will happen. For instance, if you fail the tests you will forget the goal. But if you pass the test, God will assist you to reach you goal.
Satan will not trouble you too much if heaven is not your goal because he knows you will spend eternity with him in the lake of fire. As sinners we were in Satan’s cage. But the moment you became born again, you escaped. Since then, Satan has been chasing you with persecution and all kinds of things (Matthew 10:22). As a result of your faith in Christ, some of your former friends and even relations have deserted you. Some homes suffer much. Before the wife received Jesus, there was peace but after confessing Christ, trouble starts. When Satan discovers persecution cannot derail your trip to heaven, he will present you with attractive alternatives of success without Jesus (Matthew 4:10). Satan may present a beautiful alternative at the cost of one bow. He may offer you the forbidden fruit that looks good, succulent and nutritious, only that it contains a dose of poison and will kill whoever eats it. Stay focused. Don’t be distracted. As you know Satan is a dogged tempter, he never tires out but only changes strategies. You must also resolve to resist him as many times as he tempts you. You will reach your goal. You will get to heaven. Persecution is in our calling. Stay focused on where you are going.
Have you resolved to spend your eternity in the heavenly planet? I rejoice with you. But note, however, that the day you made that decision, you created room for three major things to happen: first, Satan also determined that you will never get there. To hinder you, he put several obstacles on your way and employed diversionary tactics. Secondly, God may want to see the extent of your determination and thereby permit some tests. The result of the tests will determine the third thing that will happen. For instance, if you fail the tests you will forget the goal. But if you pass the test, God will assist you to reach you goal.
Satan will not trouble you too much if heaven is not your goal because he knows you will spend eternity with him in the lake of fire. As sinners we were in Satan’s cage. But the moment you became born again, you escaped. Since then, Satan has been chasing you with persecution and all kinds of things (Matthew 10:22). As a result of your faith in Christ, some of your former friends and even relations have deserted you. Some homes suffer much. Before the wife received Jesus, there was peace but after confessing Christ, trouble starts. When Satan discovers persecution cannot derail your trip to heaven, he will present you with attractive alternatives of success without Jesus (Matthew 4:10). Satan may present a beautiful alternative at the cost of one bow. He may offer you the forbidden fruit that looks good, succulent and nutritious, only that it contains a dose of poison and will kill whoever eats it. Stay focused. Don’t be distracted. As you know Satan is a dogged tempter, he never tires out but only changes strategies. You must also resolve to resist him as many times as he tempts you. You will reach your goal. You will get to heaven. Persecution is in our calling. Stay focused on where you are going.
MEMORIZE: LUKE
9:62 –And Jesus said to him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and
looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.
