The Rear view mirror is the past not the future!

 Read: Isaiah 43:16-21

Remember Lot’s wife. Luke 17:32

But Lot's wife, behind him, looked back, and she became a pillar of salt. Genesis 19:26

 

Good Morning!

Have you observed how a car's windshield is designed to be wide and without any obstructions, allowing the driver to have an unobstructed view of turns, bumps, hills, valleys, intersections, and stop signs? The purpose is for you to maintain your focus on the road, observing everything that is in your way.

 Consider the rearview mirror from a different point of view: it is a compact, rectangular tool meant to provide a brief and adjustable glimpse of what is behind, rather than a detailed examination.

 When considering our life and future, some people tend to treat the windshield as if it were a rearview mirror. By dwelling on past events and becoming disheartened, they overlook the need to maintain a positive outlook.

 Jesus conveyed his message through concise and impactful statements. “The kingdom of God is not for those who glance back while plowing the field”, as mentioned in Luke 9:62. One cannot plow a straight row while looking behind, similarly, if we are constantly looking back, we cannot trust and follow God.

 It's true that we've all experienced offense, pain, or mistreatment in some way. Every person must learn to shut the doors of their past. Focusing on past disappointments can prevent God from revealing future opportunities. If you keep looking back at your past through the rearview mirror, you will be prevented from moving forward with God.

 Do not forget about Lot's wife. The Lord's angels provided a way for them to escape from Sodom and Gomorrah, with the only condition they do not look back.

 Focus your eyes on the windshield of your life. Focus your thoughts on the goal of having a relationship with Christ Jesus and only glance back at the past using the rearview mirror. Don't dwell on it and quickly move forward.

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