Read Philippians 3:12–14
But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining
toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize
for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:13–14
Before the tragedy of the Chicago fire in 1871, D. L. Moody was
involved in Sunday school promotion, YMCA work, evangelistic
meetings, and many other activities; but after the fire, he determined
to devote himself exclusively to evangelism. “One thing I do” became
a reality to him. As a result, millions of people heard the gospel.
Believers must devote themselves to doing one thing well. No
athlete succeeds by doing everything; he succeeds by specializing.
The winners are those who concentrate, who keep their eyes on the
goal, and let nothing distract them. They are devoted entirely to their
calling. Like Nehemiah the wall-building governor, they reply to the
distracting invitations, “I am carrying on a great project and cannot
go down” (Neh. 6:3).
Concentration is the secret of power. If a river is allowed to overflow its banks, the area around it becomes a swamp. But if that river is
dammed and controlled, it becomes a source of power.
Something to Ponder
What does your ministry specialty look like? How well are you
devoted to that work?