1 Peter 4:2 that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God.

If you say that lust can be a powerful thing then you have just fallen into the trap – lust is the most powerful thing that will drive us away from righteousness.

I am not just talking about the lust of the flesh either, though most people will identify with that when the word is said.

Lust will make us do so much more than we should do because it is like a black hole that sucks everything into itself, hiding the light of truth.

God’s will is not that we follow our lust but think about His will and try to follow Him.

Colossians 3:2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.

Throughout God’s Word we are reminded to think more about spiritual matters and more about what is in store for us in Heaven than to dwell on the things of this earth.

If we focus on the earthly things then we are focusing on dwindling or vanishing things instead of the greatness that God can offer us.

Focusing on fleshly things will make us live for them instead of living for God; so focus on the things of God and you are more likely to live for God!

Psalm 31:19 Oh, how great is Your goodness, which You have laid up for those who fear You, which You have prepared for those who trust in You in the presence of the sons of men!

Where does fear of the Lord turn into belief in Christ? It may be a very grey line for some people who are searching for something special…

When we are willing to lay aside our expectations of a grand parade or special return party then we are able to accept that belief itself as being the special event.

Don’t go looking for earthly rewards to believing in Christ because you may well be disappointed in what you find and turn away from the goal.

God wants us to believe as we are so He can work with us.