I DID NOT SEE THE PLACE YOU ENTERED (The Power of Observation)
I was attending a family function and a dear one was with me. During the event, I walked into the residence of a relative. For some minutes I did not see the person with me. When he eventually came in with another person, I asked, “Where have you been?” He said to me, “Pastor, I did not see where you entered”.
One important thing about following is the power of observation. You must never get lost or distracted by many things that may be happening at the same time. Keep your eyes on the person that you are following.
Dear Christian, if you will not miss your way in following Christ, keep your eyes on Him.
One way to keep your eyes on Christ is by following those who are following Him. Paul admonished the Corinthian church to follow him as he follows Christ. Do not joke with following.
Paul wrote also to the Phillipian church that they must be observant before they can practice.
Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:9 NIV
You learn by teaching, association and observation. Observation is a critical part of learning. Observation is a critical part of receiving also. Elijah told Elisha that the way to access what he has requested is by being observant:
“You have asked a difficult thing,” Elijah said, “yet if you see me when I am taken from you, it will be yours—otherwise, it will not.”
2 Kings 2:10 NIV
Poor learners and poor observers would not access great inheritance in this kingdom. Lessons and blessings will fly past men whose eyes and hearts are distracted.
In our Christian walk, you have according to what you see and not according to what is available. It can be available but if you do not see it, you cannot appropriate it. It is the “as far as your eyes can see” rule.
I am giving all this land, as far as you can see, to you and your descendants as a permanent possession. Genesis 13:15 NLT
How far can you see?
temilOluwa Ola, Eruwa.