Busyness: Focus Forward

Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 3:13-14 (NKJV)

Let your eyes look straight ahead, and your eyelids look right before you.

Proverbs 4:25 (NKJV)

But Lot's wife looked back, and she became a pillar of salt.

Genesis 19:26 (NIV)

Does God set the people, places, and things He appoints for us in front of our eyes? I believe He does. I also believe we don't have to guess, turn, or run around–because our Director is straightforward. Therefore…

Forward is the direction we should face, because in that direction He is found--along with our God-ordained destiny.

'The Lord, He is the One Who goes before you. He will be with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed' (Deuteronomy 31:8).

Actors, models, and talent for Christ: As you follow God, He sets before you a succession of opportunities: a path to follow with places to see, people to help, and work for you to do. 'See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it' (Revelation 3:8).

But an open door is also a test: a test that demands your entrance by faith. As you progress, God’s blessings will follow. But for Christians who refuse to enter, awards are delayed--or missed altogether.

Consider the miracle-laden path of the Jews in exodus from Egypt…launched by awful plagues (that did NOT hurt them), leading to the parting of the Red Sea. Nevertheless, eleven days later, God's chosen people made an extraordinarily poor choice: they refused to enter the Promised Land.

'See, I have set the land before you... Nevertheless, you would not go up, but rebelled against the Command of the Lord your God' (Deuteronomy 1:8, 26).

Therefore, they wandered in the wilderness for 40 long years--allowing time for faithless men to die, and a new generation to mature.

Actors, models, and talent for Christ: YOU are a new generation WITH FAITH! Before your entry into media, a strange and troubling land of promises…

The church complained, condemned, and stayed away, while media grew to a monstrous size, but was also a mighty mission field. 

As you enter and rise in prominence, countless lost fans will see Jesus in you--and some will believe. So…

FOUS FORWARD! Your destiny awaits.

Busyness: Focus Forward (Part 10)

NOTE: This is a 2023 update of a 2013 Carey Lewis Devotion. You may see notes to 'Actors, Models & Talent for Christ.' If you think you're not in show business, think again. Shakespeare said, 'All the world's a stage and all its men and women merely players. Mostly true. But you're not merely players. You are messengers and ambassadors for the King of kings.