As I continue my study through the New Testament, I am noticing a common theme in Paul’s writings to the church. Whether he’s writing to the church in Thessalonica, or to the church at Colosse, or to the church at Galatia, the one issue Paul always seems to address is the propensity for followers of Jesus to take their eyes off the main thing. The Thessalonians needed to be encouraged in their faith, and in Christ’s return. The Colossians were being misguided by false teachings. The Galatians had to be reminded that they did not have to obey the Jewish law to be saved, but rather, their freedom was in Christ alone.

I am finding that most of Paul’s letters centered around reminding Christ followers who the center of their life is; And how the point of their life is, ultimately, to point to others that center –Jesus Christ!

I noticed something else: not much has changed in our time. The concerns Paul had back then are still spot on today. The force and relevance of his letters can still be felt and applied today.  I must admit, it is so easy, even in doing “God’s work,” to put that work in front of “the work” God desires to do in me and through me. Isn’t it funny how that easily happens?  I don’t know about you; I must regularly return the focus of my heart back to the main thing. How about you?

Today, let’s be encouraged to reflect Christ in all that we do. Let us gage all that we do by whether or not it points toward or points way from Christ.  Let us everyday, from this day forward, always keep the main thing the main thing.

Are you with me?

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