The Holy Spirit says today that we need to set our gaze fully on the path He Jesus has set before us.Joshua.1:8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.

Consistent looking at the Lord to hear what He is saying till we observe what to do. Also Habakkuk.2:1 which reads I will stand my watch And set myself on the rampart, And watch to see what He will say to me, And what I will answer when I am corrected.

Now He pointed out to me how we are to gaze, which is the process of continuous watching at something in this case His word in Spirit with the intent and purpose to take note of every movement and observe any change that happens to record it, understand it and take note of them in order not to miss even the slightest movement which can give insight or knowledge of every detail.

The Holy Spirit said to me that this is the level of attention we need to give to the things He speaks to us and not just take them lightly and act presumptuously assuming we have all the knowledge necessary once we hear a word. We need He pointed out to focus our attention with fixed purpose as Jesus did at the garden of Gethsemane before going ahead and walking the path of the cross for us.

The writer of Hebrews in chapter 12:2 pointed out that Jesus looked at the joy set before Him, and not the side show of the pain, shame and sorrow. His gaze was completely on the path the Father had for Him and there was no turning from it. He said that’s what we need to continue doing daily to build our walk with Him to ensure we will not come off the path because of side shows that look interesting and lucrative.

Looking straight ahead and not allowing life distractions which He pointed out will always be there. We need to be able to navigate life in spite of them and zero in on the Lord’s path for our lives. Doing Him and fulfilling His pleasure is more valuable than any side show satan can muster to distract us and we need to recognise this and make our adjustments to line up with God.

More and More the Holy Spirit pointed out we are going to need to develop our ability to gaze on Him. That means we see nothing but His will and plan. Then cultivate a lifestyle in that zone of life free of the enemy and the ups and downs of misses and partial victories. We need to want the full prize and not settle for partial relief of victory that keeps us running circles of pain and trauma and small blessings of relief.

I encourage you today to take the high road and set your gaze upon the path of the Lord and ignore all the life distractions that are vying for your attention and watch all those seeming great ideas wither before you and become nothing as you march in the triumphant path of the Lord that brings rich fulfillment in all things and makes and keeps you whole in Jesus Name. Amen.