“He who observes the wind will not sow, and he who regards the clouds will not reap.”
There’s always something to distract the lazy. One may not work the field because they wonder, “Why can’t I see the wind?” while others may gaze into the skies and marvel at the infinite shapes of clouds. A farmer who lost focus would go hungry very quickly.
What about a Christian who has lost focus? They too would go hungry. Have you become a distracted Christian? Do we somehow end up scrolling through Facebook or Pinterest when we intended to open your Bibles? Do we know more about our favorite sports team or celebrity gossip than David, Joseph, or Elisha? If we do, there is no excuse. During the Day of Judgement, there will be no when we all will give an account of everything we’ve done (Matthew 12:36).
Rather than being lazy, distracted and forced to rely on excuses consider what 1 Peter 5:8 says, “Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.” A lion doesn’t postpone an attack because you have an excuse, and neither will the devil. No, a lion waits for your most vulnerable time to attack, when your focus is at it’s lowest.
“Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame. For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God’s will, than for doing evil.”
The world around us is filled with opportunities if we will only pay attention long enough to identify them.
Let your light shine!