THIS CAN BE FIXED!!

(Recipe: Monkey Bread - Breakfast Treat)

When something is broken what is the first thing we attempt to do? We want to fix it. When my computer is broken, I take it to someone who can “fix” it. When I am not feeling well, I go to a doctor who can offer me something to “fix” the illness. When I am having trouble with my marriage, I go to a counselor who can help me “fix” the problem. While on vacation, I was thinking about this word “fix”. I did a little research and would like to share with you what I discovered God has to say about this word “fix”.

Deuteronomy 11:18 tells me, “Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads.” The NLT says it this way, “So commit yourselves completely to these words of mine. Tie them to your hands as a reminder, and wear them on your forehead.” God is reminding me of the importance of keeping His words securely locked inside my heart and mind. Not a bad reminder.

2 Corinthians 4:18 tells us, “So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” Again, the NLT reads this way, “So we don’t look at the troubles we can see right now; rather, we look forward to what we have not yet seen. For the troubles we see will soon be over, but the joys to come will last forever.” Where are your eyes directed today? On all your troubles, or on the joys that are to come? Fix your eyes on what you can’t see – the promise that Jesus has everything under perfect control.

Hebrews 3:1 is a powerful reminder of where our thoughts should be. “Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.” The NLT says, “And so, dear brothers and sisters who belong to God and are bound for heaven, think about this Jesus whom we declare to be God’s Messenger and High Priest.” Of whom are you thinking today? Is Jesus first and foremost on your mind and heart? If not, why not.

One last thought. Hebrews 12:2 says, “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Again, the NLT reads, “We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, on whom our faith depends from start to finish. He was willing to die a shameful death on the cross because of the joy he knew would be his afterward. Now he is seated in the place of highest honor beside God’s throne in heaven.”

God’s Word says “we do this….” - why? Why do we need to keep our eyes on Jesus? Because we are running a race according to verse 1 and the only way we will be able to win this race is if we let Jesus take the lead. Verse one says (NLT) – “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily hinders our progress, and let us run with endurance the race that God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus…….”

We need to fix God’s words securely in our minds and hearts; we must fix our eyes not on our circumstances, but on our Savior; we must keep our minds pure and holy and we do this by “fixing” our thoughts on Jesus; and if we are going to win this race of life and come through it with great reward, we must KEEP our eyes fixed on Jesus who will NEVER lead us astray.

Does your life need fixing today? Jesus is the answer to whatever seems to be broken. Trust Him. Obey Him. Love Him. Follow Him. Keep yourself “fixed” on Jesus.

Proverbs 4:25 sums it up (NLT) – Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you.” – namely, Jesus.

MONKEY BREAD (Breakfast treat)

4 cans buttermilk biscuits, each cut into quarters

¾ cup sugar

1-1/4 tsp. cinnamon

Place sugar and cinnamon in a bag and mix well. Put cut-up biscuits into bag and shake very well, until evenly coated.

Place all into an ungreased Bundt pan.

Heat in saucepan:

1-1/4 cup sugar

¾ cup butter

1-1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Pour this mixture over the biscuits. Bake at 350 for approximately 30-45 minutes, until nice and brown. Turn Bundt pan upside down on a platter. Remove pan. Serve bread warm.