Prayer Focus-Eyes of the LORD

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Focus, we take a look at the focus of the Lord to strengthen His devoted followers.

Second Chronicles 16:9 says, “For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.”

God looks for ways to build up His faithful followers. This is a contrast to the devil, who seeks to destroy us. Consider Job.

The LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one earth like him; he is blameless and upright, a man who fears God and shuns evil.” Satan responded by saying that if God would strike everything he has, he would surely curse God to his face.

Job persevered through his trials and came out of that dark season with a refined faith shining like gold. Our faith gets God’s attention.

The Focus of the Lord to strengthen His devoted followers is worth examining for a faith-focused life.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com