Blinders

I John 2:16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world.

There are certain things we don’t have to wonder about. And this verse tells us some of these things:

Lust of the flesh (looking at opposite sex and desiring what does not belong to you)

Lust of the eyes (looking at anything with deep desire that only satisfies for the moment)

Boastful pride of life (taking credit and glory for the good things you enjoy)

Those three attitudes and focuses are not from the Father.  In other words, if those types of attitudes rule our days and time then we aren’t experiencing the life the Father has for us – and we will constantly be dissatisfied, weary, and discontent.

God has called us to focus our eyes on Jesus, on the spiritual (things that last), on the Giver of all things good and not the gifts – and if  placing blinders on our eyes (like we do on horses so they don’t get spooked) helps us only look forward instead of side to side at all of the distractions along our paths, then that's what we need to do!

How do we do that?  

We peer into his Word and allow His Spirit to dwell within us, so that what we desire is what He desires, and then we are satisfied, energized, and content with our relationship with Him.