Remember the old song, “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus?” I can’t remember how old I was when the cords of that tune resonated in my ear drums. It happened at Second Church of Christ in Danville Illinois. Cindy and I were both exposed to that message and received the constant reminder to keep the main thing—the main thing. Over the years, I am sorry to say there were times when I looked away, but I rejoice in the truth that my heavenly Father was ready to have me back. Now, I want to make sure I keep watch and do not allow the big temptations to drive a wedge between God and me. If you are like me, the big challenges are not as big a worry as the little subtle worries that sneak up on me. Think back just a few months with me. Remember how on June 27, 2008 the community of Winfield was flooded when a levee broke. It had been previously secured by hundreds of townspeople, volunteers, and National Guardsmen. They spent days bolstering the levee with sandbags but it was all for naught. A muskrat, which officials said was either digging for food or building a den, burrowed a hole through the levee. The small tunnel created by this 5-pound creature was just enough for the waters to seep through and then burst the levee. Sometimes it's the things that seem so small that cause the greatest damage, so don’t overlook their potential danger.
Long ago Solomon warned about the dangers of "little foxes" (Song of Songs 2:15) and the 720 people in Winfield, Missouri know what he meant.
For us this week, may we stand firm in our faith and keep watch over the little and big challenges before us which would love to come in and tear down what the Lord is building up.
Have a blessed Labor Day as you enjoy the company of each other and the Lord.
Mike
