Monday, July 23, 2012

Looking Forward


Many spend too much time looking in the past. In Luke 9:57-62 we are reminded that the Lord is God of the present and future as well.

57 As they were walking along the road, a man said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.” 58 Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.” 59 He said to another man, “Follow me.” But he replied, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.” 60 Jesus said to him, “Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and proclaim the kingdom of God.” 61 Still another said, “I will follow you, Lord; but first let me go back and say goodbye to my family.” 62 Jesus replied, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.”

God has led us and will lead us by faith:

1. God will take care of your daily needs. (v. 58)

2. God will take care of your future needs. (v. 60)

3. God wants us to look ahead. (v. 62)
A. Looking back while going forward leads to disaster!
B. Keeping our focus on Him keeps us in His perfect will.

Will you dedicate yourself today for future service?

Be wise today and always – go where God leads.