I had heard that dogs loved donuts, but somehow, I just refused to believe it. This picture puts whatever doubts I had on the back-burner. Just look at him; his entire being is focused on that little jewel in front of him. I simply can't imagine anything or anybody being able to distract him! He has what is called- "a one track mind"- DONUTS!!!
I wonder- can we be as focused as this German Shepherd? Each day, there are a thousand things vying for our attention and many of them are definitely not good for our spirituality.
Today, let us do something that is good for us- focus on our faith; how? By considering Jesus, "the author and perfecter" of faith.
Consider this passage from the book of Hebrews...
Hebrews, Chapter 12 (World English Bible)
1 Therefore let’s also, seeing we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let’s run with perseverance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising its shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. (emp. added vs. 2)
In the previous chapter of Hebrews (often called the "roll-call of faith"), we see some pretty impressive examples of faith. Yet, their faith pales in comparison to Jesus, who left the glory of heaven to dwell on earth in flesh and blood. Very few of us could ever come close to the faith of the saints mentioned in that chapter, let alone Jesus. What we can do is the best we can do and trust that God will help us go beyond that.
Need help with that? A good place to start is to concentrate on being a Christian, every day. When I say concentrate, I mean concentrate! Look to the picture for an example and to Jesus for help!!!