[Faith-talk] FW: [URCTCPrayerGroup2] Be Single-Minded

[Eric Calhoun]

Original Message: 
From: "Herman" <gospelknight_ht at yahoo.com>
To: URCTCPrayerGroup2 at yahoogroups.com
Subject: [URCTCPrayerGroup2] Be Single-Minded
Date: 
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:31:46 -0000


Be Single-Minded



John 21:21 "Peter seeing him saith to Jesus, Lord, and what shall this
man do?"


Jesus had just told Peter to follow Him. However, Peter wanted to know
what the Lord had planned for John. Instead of Jesus answering Peter's
question, the Lord told him that what He had in store for John was none
of his business.

Satan diverts many people by getting them preoccupied with what others
are doing for the Lord. Comparing ourselves with others, whether we come
out better or worse, is unwise? 2 Corinthians 10:12. We need to be
so single-minded following the Lord, that we don't look to the right or
to the left to see what others are doing. It doesn't matter if we are
doing as much to serve the Lord as someone else. The question is, are we
doing all that the Lord wants us to do?

Singleness of purpose and vision is a necessity to victorious Christian
living. James said that if we try to master many things we will fail...
James 3:1. We have to set priorities and focus on them.

The scriptures teach that memory can be a powerful force for good in our
lives. It is always good to remind ourselves that we were once apart
from God's saving grace. It is an antidote against pride and
self-righteousness. A person who remembers what he used to be will have
a clearer understanding of who he is now. We have to cultivate our
memories by meditating on the great things God has done for us and
spoken to us.