Driving through the wispy fog at night might be dangerous, or at the very least, distracting. The road was straight and familiar, so I had no fear of veering off the road. I hoped a deer or other critter wasn't hidden by the fog. I hoped the fog wouldn't become denser as I met oncoming cars. But any concerns I had were soon replaced with an appreciation for the beauty of the wispy fog.Sometimes my car seemed to slide underneath a thin veil. The fog streamlined over the top like the aerodynamic tests I've watched on car commercials. Other times my car seemed to float as I had a clear view over the fog but lost sight of the road for a moment. As the road dipped, I thought of being on a plane, rising through clouds and dipping below them.
The fog was beautiful.
And yet as I drove, I realized I was focusing on the fog. My vision had become short-sighted. I no longer focused on the horizon of the road. I anticipated approaching edges of fog.
Look straight ahead,and fix your eyes on what lies before you. - Proverbs 4:25 (NLT)
What is your fog? Situations, people, or things that distract you from your destination.
Perhaps you've been distracted for so long, you're not even sure of your destination. But God has a purpose for you. Even when you're not sure where the road leads...even when your eyes are tired of searching what's ahead...even when what surrounds you is breathtakenly beautiful, remember God has a purpose, just for you. Persevere, and focus on your purpose.
...I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us. - Philippians 3: 13-14 (NLT)
