Distracted

Distractions – I think I know something about them! How easy it is to get side-tracked and lose sight of the goal! 

Just back from walking Dusty near Drum Castle. We do that walk every so often, but not so frequently that we know every trail. So today we got distracted down a path well-trodden, but which did not lead to the pond Dusty longed to find. We had to turn back, retrace our steps, and then we found it. Nothing, then, could distract Dusty from swimming for sticks in a pond overflowing into a downhill stream. 

Paul wrote to his protégé Timothy, encouraging him not to get distracted from his task, which was sharing the good news that Jesus Christ died and was resurrected to new life in which believers can participate. He specifically names some common distractions. Worthless words that lead to godless lives. ‘Youthful lusts’ which lead many astray. Time spent – wasted – joining in worldly activities. Foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights. 

Stick to the point. Don’t lose sight of the goal. Focus. 

Focus on Jesus, the author and perfector of our souls. Everything else fades by comparison to the glory that is in him.

I've been distracted; I've got an e-mail to compose.