Don't Step On The Cracks

Psalm 119:15; Proverbs 4:25 ; Joshua 1:8; Matthew 6:24; Philippians 4:8; 1 Corinthians 7:35

Do you remember playing Don't Step On The Cracks as a child. I think we have all played that one. The other morning I had to play it again as I went jogging. A road crew had been by late the afternoon before and had sprayed the cracks in the road, and from the looks and smell of them they were still a little tacky. I sure didn't want to get any on the bottom of my running shoes and carry it into the house. 


As I was running along trying to avoid the somewhat fresh chemicals over the numerous cracks, I noticed how difficult it was to focus on anything else. It's amazing how something so simple can garner so much of our attention. We should be careful not to allow anything in our lives that demand so much focus it distracts us from things much more important. 

Luke 10:38-42 is a great example of how distractions can get in the way of more important things. It says Now as they were traveling along, He (Jesus) entered a village; and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. She had a sister called Mary, who was seated at the Lord’s feet, listening to His word. But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and she came up to Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to do all the serving alone? Then tell her to help me.” But the Lord answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things; but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.” (NASB)

While many things we do and have are good, and may even be justifiable, we need to make sure that whatever it is, it does not come between us and our relationship with God. Our relationship with Him has to be the most important thing in our lives. Let's not allow distractions to get in the way.

Matthew 6:33 (NASB) But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

Pastor Mike Deese