Focus. Gravity. Rhythm.

When I say “gravitational pull” I mean the attraction and pull each one of us has on those around us.  Some folks have a strong and far-reaching gravitational pull while others may have one that is barely there.  But I feel that every one of us has someone looking at us and to us to some extent.  It may be the little kid next door or a co-worker but someone is looking to us as an example or source of something.  God wants us to follow Him – to be in His gravity well.  He wants to draw us in and keep us anchored.  We orbit Him to get a full view of His character and power.  A rhythm that even the Universe itself reveals should resonate in our lives.  As we awake and sleep, breathe in and out, work and rest…we also look to Jesus and stay in God’s orbit.  Paul even went so far as to say “follow me as I follow Christ.”  He wasn’t saying “I’m your god, be just like me,” but rather (in a sense) saying “if you orbit me and look to me as an example I will point you towards Christ, in whose orbit I exist, and therefore you will be in God’s orbit as well.”  In fact, the longer you stay focused on Christ, the stronger your tie to God becomes, despite lies and temptations to knock us out of orbit, and the more influence you’ll have on others for their benefit.  Be a rock.  Stay strong.  Stay focused on Christ.  Be aware of others around you.

Kent