Be Teachable

The first lesson of keeping a faith focus had to do with defining and prioritizing the relationships in life.  This is key to walking the walk of faith with integrity.  Last week we covered the only foundational relationship upon which all the rest of our relationships and life is to be built upon; that foundational relationship is found only in Christ.  From this personal and intimate relationship all others are built and established.   Therefore it is important that we make Christ the central and imperative relationship in our life.  Too often we lose sight of this fact; that He is to take first priority.  When that happens we lose our focus and way. 

The second lesson of keeping a Faith Focus is learning what it means to being teachable; to learn from our successes as well as from our failures.  God’s children sometimes are wounded by their own sinful actions and remain inactive and guilt ridden rather than finding forgiveness and an impetus for growth and positive action for their lives and for the Kingdom of God.  Others become wounded by circumstances or situations outside of their control or doing, and find themselves bitter or discouraged and begin to waver in their passion and commitmnt.  Stll others are simply stubborn and rebellious, refusing to confess their wrongful acts.  All of these are disruptive to a positive Faith Focus of a life that glorifies God.  Only by learning the lessons of life and growing in our knowledge and intimacy with God can we maintain a good faith walk; one that glorifies God and possesses an interity based upon faithfulness, obedience and confidence in Christ.