Moths around a Lamp

John shakes his head as he looks at the figures in front of him. He’s been trying desperately for his business to succeed but success seems to be constantly evasive. “Why, Jesus? What am I doing wrong?”

The answer came in an instant. “If I would ask you to take a step closer, John, where would you be? Closer to the edge of the cliff or closer to Me?”

When people surrender their lives to Me, they also make a decision to follow Me and that is what a Christian is supposed to do. However, many, like you, as soon as they get busy and involved in the things life requires of them, take their eyes off of Me and in the process distance themselves and their visions from Me. You likewise, followed your dream regardless of Me.

I gave you everything for free. I created the whole world and the universe, everything that exits in its magnitude, every beautiful creature, plant, planet…. everything that exists was created for you in order for you to live abundantly, and yet, you behave like a moth. When a moth notices a light at night, if flies to it only to circle around it, bumping against the hot light until it kills itself. What a waste. If the moth realised that the light is only a distraction, it would still be alive and do what it was created for. In the eyes of the moth the blinding light outshone all the plants and fruit that are available.

People sometimes follow what seems like a living, fascinating light and give all their attention to that light instead of to what really matters in life.

If you would close your eyes to picture your accomplished vision some time in the future, would I be part of that picture?

If I should draw you a picture of My vision for you, you would think that you’re looking into a mirror because My most precious treasure, My vision is you.”

“Am I doing the wrong thing, Lord? Am I in the wrong business?” John asked.

“No, John, you do what you want to do and enjoy doing it. I grant you your vision and plans, all the wonderful things you experience every day and all the beautiful lights, but remember to make room for Me too! Prov. 19:21.

Consider one last question. Why have you become a Christian? To go to heaven or to be close to Me?”