I don’t know how anyone stays focused! We have so many sounds, images, thoughts, memories, and desires flooding us constantly. Except when we sleep! Well…even then….here comes that strange wacky dream!

It’s a wonder (or miracle) that God gets our attention. Sunday worship is one thing; the other six days are something else!

In spite of our “attention deficit” to things of “The Kingdom of God” our Teacher Jesus has so many ways to bring us back to focus. He gives us powerful stories and images that can compete with sports, politics, celebrities, and social media.

In Luke 12….”lilies of the field…that neither spin nor toil!” “Ravens that neither sow nor reap….but they are fed!” Images of old lamps that need oil to keep burning. Who uses oil lamps anymore?! Everything runs on batteries…..or solar! (See…you had to think for a second didn’t you!?). God’s way of saying things important to us CAN stay with us and impact our way of living 24/7 in a world of competing images and messages. And “do not worry,” Luke 12:22…. “Seek the Kingdom….God will give you the Kingdom….” V. 32.

See, Don’t you feel a bit better already? See, you don’t have to get all your “information” from the newspapers and television and your neighbors opinions!

Now, go figure out a way to share that with someone who doesn’t have a church yet or doesn’t read the Bible as often….as you do! Fire up the lamps in your life whether oil fed or….battery powered! You have a Far Country to keep watch for (Hebrews 11:16)!

Seek ye first the Kingdom of God~~

Nobody said it would be easy! But guess who already did the heavy lifting for you!!? You just need to prepare….and share! Shine your light!

Pastor Barry