I had heard that dogs loved donuts, but
somehow, I just refused to believe it. This picture puts whatever doubts
I had on the back-burner. Just look at him; his entire being is
focused on that little jewel in front of him. I simply can't imagine
anything or anybody being able to distract him! He has what is called-
"a one track mind"- DONUTS!!!
I wonder- can we be as focused as this
German Shepherd? Each day, there are a thousand things vying for our
attention and many of them are definitely not good for our spirituality.
Today, let us do something that is good
for us- focus on our faith; how? By considering Jesus, "the author and
perfecter" of faith.
Consider this passage from the book of Hebrews...
Hebrews, Chapter 12 (World English Bible)
1 Therefore
let’s also, seeing we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses,
lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us, and
let’s run with perseverance the race that is set before us, 2 looking
to Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy that was
set before him endured the cross, despising its shame, and has sat down
at the right hand of the throne of God. (emp. added vs. 2)
In
the previous chapter of Hebrews (often called the "roll-call of
faith"), we see some pretty impressive examples of faith. Yet, their
faith pales in comparison to Jesus, who left the glory of heaven to
dwell on earth in flesh and blood. Very few of us could ever come close
to the faith of the saints mentioned in that chapter, let alone Jesus.
What we can do is the best we can do and trust that God will help us go
beyond that.
Need
help with that? A good place to start is to concentrate on being a
Christian, every day. When I say concentrate, I mean concentrate! Look
to the picture for an example and to Jesus for help!!!
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