Recently, I've been thinking a lot about binoculars. Binoculars are two lenses that allow for both eyes to focus in on a distant object. Since both eyes are used in binoculars, one receives a three dimensional view that includes better depth perception than if only one eye were being used. In short, binoculars help us see distant objects and are an incredibly meaningful tool.
By helping us to see distant objects and landmarks, binoculars often encourage us to travel to the place we are viewing - whether it be a distant hill or a lake in a valley. After a little exertion and work, we eventually reach the landmark we set out for. By reaching the landmark, we receive two things: a sense of satisfaction, and an entirely new perspective into the view of the landscape.
So why have I been thinking about binoculars? Well, I think that binoculars are a great metaphor for what we focus on in our every day lives. If we are focused on success (whether it be corporate, educational, financial, relational, or physical), we will often be successful - only to realize that there is more success to be had. If we focus on doing the wrong thing (usually unintentionally, but sometimes intentionally), it will most likely lead to more of the wrong thing (i.e. sin), and more ways to incorporate that into our lives.
The crazy thing about binoculars is that you can only look in ONE DIRECTION! What direction do you want to look in? Let your binoculars be ever focused on Jesus!! If we focus on Jesus and continually follow and serve Him, we will experience life in a way that God intends, and that we yearn for. It doesn't matter what our daily task is, we can do it in a way that is focused on Jesus. Not only will we learn innumerable things, we will receive perspective into a new life that is matchless. We will also be blessed and receive salvation anew every day. Focus on Jesus and choose to follow Him today, He will not disappoint in where He takes us!
"Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfector of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, disregarded its shame, and has taken His seat at the right hand of the throne of God!"
Hebrews 12:1-2
Great view from a bike ride the other day
