The WORD with Senior Apostle John Chi
Message Title – titre du message: BROKEN FOCUS: THE REAL REASON PEOPLE FAIL - MANQUE DE DISCIPLINE : LA VRAIE RAISON POUR LAQUELLE LES GENS ÉCHOUENT
Proof text – texte de référence: Matthew - Mathieu 14:25-30
Excerpt – Extrait:
People of God, many strong men are weak today not because God left them but because focus was broken. Peter, the Apostle, walked on water while looking at Jesus. “But when he saw the wind bolstering, he was afraid…” The storm did not stop him. Broken focus stopped him. The moment he looked away from Christ, fear entered, faith weakened, and sinking began. Many people are sinking today because they are focusing more on problems, social media, criticism, money, bad news, and worldly pressure than on God. Whenever your eyes leave God, fear becomes bigger than faith, challenges become bigger than promises, and problems become bigger than prayer.
The devil wants you to focus on your weaknesses, your past, your pain, your enemies, and your limitations. But God says: “Look unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith…” Many people begin in the Spirit but end in the flesh. This is because their focus changed from prayer to pleasure, from holiness to compromise, from ministry to materialism, from God to self.
Samson was anointed, powerful, and chosen by God. But he lost focus. Instead of guarding his calling, he pursued wrong desires. The results were immediate: strength disappeared, vision was lost, enemies captured him and his destiny was delayed. Many destinies are under attack today because people have lost spiritual concentration. The enemy does not always attack with battles; sometimes he attacks with distractions. Avoid unnecessary distractions Not every invitation deserves your attention.
There was one man whose focus was never broken — JESUS CHRIST. Through rejection, betrayal, temptation, suffering, persecution, pain, and the cross, His focus remained steady. He never allowed pressure to change His purpose. Jesus Christ was fought by hell. People rejected Him, the cross wounded Him, but His focus remained on the will of God.
Jesus Christ believed in Himself. That is why no one could change His opinion of Himself, what He was about - His product. When you are doing what you really love to do best, nothing can stop you. No matter the opposition, criticism, persecution, intimidation, blackmail, name calling, campaign of calumny, slanderous remarks, etc, you will continue to go on and on. When you know you are who God says you are, you will stay focused on your goal alone and nothing can change your focus.
Jesus Christ could have called angels to rescue Him from being crucified. Remember, He could come down from the cross unhurt. The Bible says He made a decision that created an incredible future. He was willing to go through a season of pain to create an eternity of gain. Sometimes, we must be ready to do things we hate to create something we love. During storms, trials and pleasures, He never allowed worldly praises, fame or wealth to control Him.
Paul the Apostle said: “I have fought a good fight; I have finished my course…” He finished because he stayed focused. God is not looking for people who only start well. He is looking for people who will finish well. The enemy knows that if he can distract you, he can weaken you. But today, God is calling you to refocus, to return, rebuilt, and reconnect with Him. Keep your eyes on Jesus Christ. Your destiny is too important to lose focus. Luke 19:10 says,” For the son of man came to seek and to save that which was lost.” Remember the devil attacks focus through temptation. Jesus was mocked, hated, falsely accused, and rejected. Yet He continued His assignment.
In Gospel of Luke 22, Jesus said: “Not my will, but thine, be done.” Victory is not for those who quit but for those who endure. To remain focused like Jesus, avoid distractions, guard your spiritual life, stay prayerful, remain in God’s Word, refuse compromise, and remember your calling. Your focus must not be on people, on social media, on critics, on failures, or even on material things.
Always remember that you are wired in a unique way by the creator of everything. So, you are no more yourself in ideas and in behaviors but totally absorbed into the ideas and ways of your Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. There is nobody and there will be nobody quite like you. For more of this message, watch Ark of God T