Scripture: Romans 10:4
Christ is the goal of the Law, which leads to righteousness for all who have faith in God.
Thought for the Day: The Greek word we translate as goal is telos. It can be translated as goal or end or consummation. Jesus is the finish line, the one who continues to beckon and guide our journey. There is an old hymn entitled, Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus. The chorus says:
Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face,
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,
In the light of His glory and grace.
I read this as a call to continually strive to increase the intensity of our concentration when it comes to the Jesus-life. From birth to death to resurrection, his life stands as both a goal and a guide for our lives. If Jesus, specifically the key stories of his compassion and sacrificial love, is kept before us, we are better able to maneuver the many distractions and be faithful witnesses to his love.
Prayer: We turn our eyes to Jesus and his life, but we know the many challenges of maintaining our focus. Help us, Lord; encourage us; keep our eyes fixed upon the life of Jesus so that his ways become our ways. Amen.
