Eyes on the Captain

In boat races, the rowers are facing backwards, so they can't actually see where they're going. They're facing their captain, who can see the course of the river and directs them accordingly. They just have to trust and follow instructions and that's what keeps them in sync with each other. They're not worrying about what's ahead; they're following the direction of someone who's in the right place to see ahead.

This is exactly how the Church should operate. We're kept on track, and in harmony with each other, by fixing our eyes on the One who knows the course - Jesus. Hebrews 12:1-2 encourages us to go at life with our eyes on Jesus, who will give us correct directions and instructions, even when we can't see the next twist or turn. The Church should work together, built around Jesus (see Ephesians 2:19-22).

Church, and life in general, doesn't work when we're focused on those around us and how we match up. No matter how strong a person seems or how sorted their life looks, they're still working from the same point of view as we are. 'Running the race', pressing onwards toward our heavenly goal, only works when we have our focus on Captain Jesus!



So what now? The pressure is off: you don't need to know the full course or look at others to see how well your race is going. Just keep your eyes on Jesus.





— SCRIPTURE —

'Let us run...the race...looking unto Jesus.' Hebrews 12:1-2 NKJV
— SOULFOOD —

1 Chr 1-2, Mark 1:9-20, Ps 78:1-8, Pro 19:21-23