We are given an illustration of not looking back in Luke 9:61-62 Still another said, “I will follow you, Lord; but first let me go back and say goodbye to my family.” Jesus replied, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.”
One of the greatest
challenges for every Christian is to follow Jesus and pursue His purpose for
our lives without looking back. You cannot drive a car forward looking in the
rear view mirror! Jesus gives the illustration of plowing a field to plow
straight you must remain focused not distracted.
Has God ever instructed
you to do something, but you hesitated to “keep your options open”? Sometimes we’re not sure why we’re distracted.
Both positive and negative
aspects of our lives have the potential to become distractions:
Past successes and failures.
Internal insecurities and fears.
External circumstances.
Comfort & security.
Relationships.
Be wise today and always stay
focused on what’s ahead.
