KEEPING THE MAIN THING AS THE MAIN THING

KEEPING THE THING AS THE MAIN THING

In life, it’s mission critical to set and maintain proper priorities.  In his book, “The Eye of the Storm,” Christian author Max Lucado tells the following true story from more than a century ago.

Two paddleboats left Memphis, traveling down the Mississippi River to New Orleans.  As they journeyed side by side, sailors from one vessel made remarks about the slow pace of the other.  Words were exchanged, challenges made, and a frantic river race began.

However, one boat fell behind because of insufficient fuel.  There had been plenty of coal for a normal trip, but not enough for a rapid race.  As the boat dropped back, a competitive young sailor took some of the cargo and tossed it into the ship’s furnace.  Wow!  They fueled their boat at the expense of valuable cargo they had been assigned to transport.  They actually won the race but totally forfeited their purpose.  In the heat of the moment, they sacrificed their reason for being.

Similarly, God has entrusted priceless ‘cargo’ to us: our children, our spouses, our friends.  Our job is to do our part in seeing that this cargo reaches its divinely intended destination.  When goals take priority over people, the inevitable result is suffering.  Prayerfully consider this: how much cargo is sacrificed to achieve self-centered goals?  How many people never reach their life-destinations because of our aggressive and competitive spirits?

Set love-based priorities.  Always keep the main thing as the main thing.

Sisters and brothers, be continually blessed, and please (above all else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO MEET OUR SOON COMING KING. Maranatha!