One of the signs of spiritual maturity is the ability to remain focused in times of distractions. The world is filled with countless voices, temptations, and trials that seek to draw the believer away from the path of righteousness, yet the spiritually mature understand the necessity of fixing their eyes upon the Lord. As it is written in Isaiah 26:3, “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.” This steadfastness is not merely an act of human will but a result of deep trust in God, knowing that He alone is the source of wisdom, direction, and peace.
Distractions come in many forms—cares of this life, the deceitfulness of riches, and the subtle allure of the world. Jesus Himself warned of these things in the parable of the sower, saying in Matthew 13:22, “He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.” A spiritually mature believer, however, does not allow the thorns of distraction to hinder their growth. Instead, they cultivate a heart that remains fertile ground for the Word of God to flourish.
Even in the face of adversity, trials, and noise, the spiritually mature person follows the example of Christ, who set His face like a flint toward His purpose. Luke 9:51 declares, “And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem.” Jesus did not allow opposition, rejection, or the burdens of the cross to divert Him from fulfilling the will of the Father. In the same way, those who are spiritually mature develop an unwavering commitment to God’s purpose, refusing to be swayed by distractions.
The apostle Paul also demonstrated this level of focus when he declared in Philippians 3:13-14, “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” Spiritual maturity demands a forward-moving faith, one that does not dwell on past failures or successes but remains focused on the eternal prize.
True focus in times of distraction is not a momentary act but a lifestyle of discipline, prayer, and unwavering trust in God. It is the ability to discern what is necessary from what is trivial, to seek first the kingdom of God above all else, and to walk with spiritual eyes fixed upon Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.
Selah Moment with Prophetess Dr. Althea Winifred
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