Constant (Proverbs 24:21-22)

Every person needs a constant in their lives, something that never changes. Humans are given to change, but Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever.

"My son, reverently fear the Lord and the king, and do not associate with those who are given to change [of allegiance, and are revolutionary]; for their calamity shall rise suddenly, and who knows the punishment and ruin which both [the Lord and the king] will bring upon the rebellious?" Proverbs 24:21-22, Amplified

Every time we make the decision to sin, we become those revolutionaries against the Lord. Our allegiance has momentarily changed from the Spirit to the flesh. It is so important for us to have the constant of Jesus on our lives to be that anchor. I am reminded of the scene in "The Patriot" when the militia is going against the English and they are overcome and they begin to retreat. Benjamin Martin sees this and he rides to cut off the retreaters, waving the American flag. This is what they need to gather the strength to overcome their fears. Jesus Christ is that very same banner. He is our strength. He is our freedom. He is our constant.

Focus (Proverbs 17:24)

It all comes down to focus. Where is our focus? Are we even focused?

"A man of understanding sets skillful and godly Wisdom before his face, but the eyes of a [self-confidents] fool are on the ends of the earth." Proverbs 17:24, Amplified

A man who has understanding not only know he needs to focus, but he also knows what he needs to focus on. He purposefully places the Lord in front of his face because he knows that where his focus should be. But the foolish man will not do so. His eyes are on the ends of the earth. In other words, he cannot decide where he wants to go or what he wants to do first. Sin is abundant here on this earth, but there is only one Lord. It is so much easier to focus on the One than on the many but the self confident fool does not understand this concept.

Keep your focus on the Lord.