Fixing
our Eyes on Jesus
We were traveling the back roads of open farm
lands the other day. I had my camera ready looking out the window and watching
for wildlife or any life in action. I have learned to watch animals in their
home fields and if a horse, cow or even llamas are all looking in one direction
I might spot a coyote, deer or even a bear wandering there.
Just as we
were passing by a large ranch style home with a fenced arena by the road side I
saw a lineup of animals all eyes ahead. There were a two stubby legged burros,
two stately long eared mules, and a small Billy goat standing shoulder to
shoulder with huge shaggy dog. Not an ear twitched or tail switched-all eyes
were straight ahead.
….fixing our
eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the
joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at
the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2 NIV
As the car slowed down I could see in the shadows
of the arena a petite woman standing with one arm raised and the other held at
her side observing two beautiful horses in the far side of corral. Next I
witnessed the horses run at full speed around the corral area and come to a
sudden halt turning to stare back at her for what to do next. She had no whip,
no ropes, no whistle or a shout to command these handsome animals.
It was the beautiful sight to see how every animal
adored this woman. It was love, respect, and adoration that fixed all eyes on
her.
Oh, I thought, how wonderful it would be to stand
in a crowd of witnesses and have all eyes fixed on Jesus like this! For we know we can trust Jesus faithful love
even more than farm animals trust one small woman. When Jesus rules our heart,
peace rules our lives.
“Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus” by Dee Kamp, Grace
Every Morning Ministries© July 16, 2014
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