June 17, 2024 -- Proverbs 17:24 -- Where will your focus be today?

The discerning sets his face toward wisdom,
but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
Proverbs 17:24 ESV

What is your goal? If you desire to live for God, then set your focus on Him. Study the Word. Share what you’ve read. Talk about what you believe. Spend time memorizing the Word of God. Get to church regularly (if your church has two services on a Sunday, go both times). Why? Because there are so many distractions.

The eyes of a fool are always wandering here and there. The foolish man is constantly scanning the horizon for some new pleasure or distraction. A foolish woman is oblivious to danger as she scrolls through all kinds of websites, video shorts and posts. Such foolish men and women will find things they were not looking for, bumping into threats and temptations they were not on the lookout for. Because they were not looking at where they were going, they get caught up in all kinds unintended wrong-doing.

This morning I’m getting ready for my flight to a Synod Meeting. At the airport there are so many distractions. There is music blaring from various kiosks and stores. There are people who are dressing so as to draw attention to themselves. There are temptations for things to purchase—everything from snack foods which are incompatible with my resolution to eat healthier to buying trinkets I don’t need. “I must look for wisdom, here and now” I am guessing that is refrain that you might need to return to as much as I do. Perhaps  this verse is a good reminder for us all, one worth returning to throughout the day.

Our Father in heaven, thank You for the teaching of wisdom found in Scripture. Thank You for the words, given to men through-out the centuries, which are designed to help Your people stay anchored in Jesus Christ. As this day begins and I am aware there will be many distractions and temptations which could ensnare me, by Your Spirit, grant constant course corrections so that my face will always be set toward wisdom. Amen.

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