God has empowered his people to boldly take ground and further His Kingdom in the world. He promises success—but that doesn’t mean there won’t be struggle. Walking into the land of milk and honey means wrestling with giants and wolves. Are you up for the fight? Are you prepared to step into the promises of God? Then bring on the conflict and the challenge—if God be for us, who or what can stop us!

Giants and wolves lurk around the Promised Land, but there’s something even more insidious on the prowl—US. Often, the greatest threat to living in God’s will is our ability to lose focus on His will. It’s on us to listen to Him, no matter what conflict or challenge competes for our attention.

Message Notes

“Arrested Attention”

How attentive is my attention?

The focus of my attention becomes the reality I experience.

Attention takes intention. It isn’t just what I focus on. It’s what I filter out.

What fights for my attention?
Challenges & Opposition (add scripture when JY reads it)

The Lord said to Moses, “Send some men to explore the land of Canaan, which I am giving to the Israelites”...they said, "We went into the land to which you sent us, and it does flow with milk and honey! Here is its fruit. But the people who live there are powerful, and the cities are fortified and very large.” Numbers 13:1-2, 27-28 NIV

What fights for my attention?
Misunderstandings

Go! I am sending you out like lambs among wolves. Do not take a purse or bag or sandals; and do not greet anyone on the road.
Luke 10:3-4 NIV

What fights for my attention?
Concerns & Comparisons

Go! I am sending you out like lambs among wolves. Do not take a purse or bag or sandals; and do not greet anyone on the road.
Luke 10:3-4 NIV

My biggest threat to reaching my God-given potential?
Myself.

The antidote to refocus my attention?
Prayer.