02/02/2026
But Jesus told him, “Anyone who puts a hand to the plow and then looks back is not fit for the Kingdom of God.”
~ Luke 9:62 NIV
When God says do something, do it.
Do it with full confidence and do NOT look back.
In order to follow Jesus and walk into the promises of God, it requires commitment—a commitment similar to a farmer plowing a field.
It is said that a farmer keeps the rows straight by focusing on an object in front and in the distance (such as a tree).
As the tree is to the farmer to keep him straight, so is Jesus to us in our daily walk.
With our eyes consistently focused on Him, we are able to continue to walk upright in His statutes and commands.
Have you ever started something in Christ then lost sight as things progressed? Maybe you became busy, tired, or simply got distracted.
It happens to the best of us.
This is why Jesus used the illustration of plowmen. Plowmen also do something else of great importance; they hold on.
A plowman who lets go is no plowman at all.
The same can be said about our faith...
One who does not believe fully is no believer at all.
If you are facing adversity as you walk in the promises of God, take heart and keep pushing. Don’t look back to your prior situation for comfort or direction.
As good as it may appear, remember you left it in the past for a reason.
God wants to accomplish a new thing in you.
Your commitment and steadfastness are required.
Let's pray...
"Father, thank you for the example you set in Jesus Christ. Through him you showed me what can be accomplished if I yet stay focused on you. As I walk by faith help my sight to be narrow. Through my trials remind me to stay fixated on you Lord. Let every step I take be an ordered step in the direction of getting to know you better. As I plow ahead towards your promises, strengthen my body that I will not grow weary. I pray these things in Jesus name...Amen."