The Power of Focusing on Jesus
“Therefore let us 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 us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, 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.” (Hebrews 12:1-2 WEB)
Nowadays in the mornings, I set a 5-minute countdown timer on my phone and place it in front of my daughter Mae while she is drinking her milk.
It helps her to focus on the task at hand, challenging herself to drink her milk consistently and finish at within a reasonable timing.
Before doing this, Mae was distracted by her own wandering thoughts, playing with all the items around her, instead of drinking the milk.
Even adults like us can benefit from having an object of focus. Without focus, we are more likely to be driven around by the whims and fancies of our sinful flesh, doing what is unprofitable and death-inducing.
When we lack focus, we fall for the illusion that there is still a lot of time to waste. We end up doing things to ‘kill time’, using this purest currency unprofitably or even self-destructively.
On the other hand, when we look to Jesus, we will be able to focus on being led by His Spirit; receiving the supply of grace needful for everything in life.
The author of the epistle to the Hebrews likened our mortal lifetime to a “race”. In a race, every second counts—time is precious. There are winners and losers, and prizes to be won.
This prize is not talking about earning our salvation, but rather winning eternal rewards. We are already saved, but not everyone will receive the same measure of rewards. Rewards like special positions of honor will be given to us based on the good works that we have done in service to the Lord Jesus, using the grace that He first gave to us.
Jesus set His eyes on the prize (our redemption), ran His race, enduring the pain, and finally sat down at the right hand of God as the winner.
There is an eternity for you to sit down, after you have completed the race that is set before you.
If you get distracted by every rabbit or fallen leaf along the race course, you will never be a winner. The enemy throws many distractions in our path, hoping that we will forfeit the race. He will do anything to make us turn away from Jesus.
If you have been distracted by the enemy, this is a loving reminder for you to keep your eyes on Jesus again.
Something happens when you look at Him—faith rises up in you, enabling you to receive God’s power to continue running, and to overcome every obstacle.
“Peter answered him and said, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the waters.” He said, “Come!” Peter stepped down from the boat, and walked on the waters to come to Jesus. But when he saw that the wind was strong, he was afraid, and beginning to sink, he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!”” (Matthew 14:28-30 WEB)
The incident of Peter walking on water perfectly demonstrates the power of keeping our eyes on Jesus.
When Peter’s focus was on going over to Jesus, he walked on water just like Jesus. By beholding the Lord, Peter was transformed into the same image, doing the supernatural works of God.
However, when Peter was distracted by the strong wind, his focus shifted and he lost the ability to walk on water. His mind raced with thoughts, probably reasoning how it is impossible to walk on water and how dangerous his current situation was. He became natural again, just like what he newly focused on.
If you want supernatural results, look to Jesus. As long as your eyes are steadfastly fixed on Him, your faith will be active and effective. What is naturally impossible will become possible to you!
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我要飛上青天~上青天!
跟著葛蘭飛到一甲子前的臺北、曼谷、新加坡
這段影片剪輯自1959年發行的香港電影《空中小姐》,在片中我們可以看到當年的臺北、曼谷、新加坡等地之風貌,影片前半段在臺北拍攝,從 CAT 民航機降落在臺北航空站(今臺北松山機場)開始,一路上可以看到中山北路上跨越鐵路的復興橋、總統府前的大馬路上有三輪車穿梭著、尚未遭到改建的清代臺北城東門(景福門)、仍是「明治橋」舊貌的中山橋、圓山大飯店,以及碧潭(吊橋)、烏來(瀑布)等美麗的景色,對於想一睹臺北舊時風貌的朋友來說,是個難得的機會。
1959年拍攝的《空中小姐》是香港電懋影業的第一部彩色寬銀幕電影,導演為易文,並由能歌善舞的葛蘭領銜,搭配葉楓、蘇鳳、喬宏、雷震共同演出,林翠在片中客串乘客一角(飾演她自己)。當年電懋特地向香港航空公司租借子爵式客機進行電影的拍攝,並遠赴臺北、曼谷、新加坡等地取景,記錄了東南亞的瑰麗風景,影片拍妥後更是砸下重金送往英國沖洗,可見電懋對該片的重視。
【劇情簡介】林可萍(葛蘭 飾)為了趕時髦,毅然參加空中小姐招考訓練,本以為是一份高尚又令人羨慕的職業,誰知空中小姐這個工作十分專業,不但辛苦,也要應付客人各式各樣的要求。空姐朱欣娟(葉楓 飾)是一個機會主義者,藉著幫助客人運貨過海關獲利,沒想到竟被利用於走私。空姐陳環(蘇鳳 飾)投機取巧而得到好成績,可惜因為過於害羞而被派任地勤小姐。副機師雷大鷹(喬宏 飾)對林可萍一見鍾情,但為了想吸引她的注意,而故意處處為難她。某次林可萍被利用進行走私卻懵然不知,當公司追查此事時,雷大鷹巧妙地揭發真相,令林可萍大為感激。最後,情投意合的工程師(雷震 飾)與空姐陳環,在飛機上舉行空中婚禮結為連理,為電影畫下圓滿的句點。
這部電影藉著飛行各地的旅程,描寫空中小姐的苦與樂,並藉此帶領觀眾遊覽了臺北、新加坡、曼谷等地的明媚風光;而女主角葛蘭更被安排連場歌舞,唱出名曲多首,包括了主題曲《我要飛上青天》、在台北演唱的《台灣小調》(改編自1945年許石作曲的《南都之夜》)、在曼谷演唱的《廟院鐘聲》,以及在新加坡演唱的《我愛卡力蘇》。
片尾由葛蘭說出的那句「坐飛機是最舒服、最有趣,也挺安全的。」則讓我想起了1978年美國電影《超人》第一集裡,超人從下墜中的直昇機裡救出露薏絲後,對她說的話:「我希望這不會讓妳害怕飛行,根據統計,搭飛機仍是最安全的旅行方式。」(Well, I certainly hope this little incident hasn't put you off flying, miss. Statistically speaking, of course, it's still the safest way to travel.)
《認識 CAT》
CAT 為中華民國曾經存在的航空公司「民航空運公司」之英文名字(Civil Air Transport Inc.)縮寫,為中華民國第一家以臺灣為基地的民用航空業者,由1946年成立的前身「民航空運隊」在1955年改組而成,於1975年結束營業。
1946年,美國陸軍第十四航空隊司令官陳納德(Claire Lee Chennault)以及商人魏豪爾(Whiting Willauer)合資成立「民用航空運輸隊」(又稱「民航空運隊」),與中央航空公司及中國航空公司,在當年並稱中國三大航空公司。民航空運隊主要協助行政院善後救濟、總署戰後運輸業務,與承包軍用空投任務。
1949年,中華民國政府遷至臺灣,當年中華民國的航空公司僅有民航空運隊隨著遷臺,仍由陳納德經營,但事實上屬於交通部民用航空局。 (中央航空與中國航空在香港投向中共,史稱「兩航事件」)
1950年,首次以C-46型飛機開航臺灣島內航線。隨後開航香港、東京、大阪等國際航線。
1955年,民航空運隊改組為民航空運公司(簡稱民航公司),美方持股49%,中華民國政府持股51%,分部在香港、日本東京、泰國曼谷。
1964年6月20日,CT-106號班機,一架C-46型飛機,原訂由臺中水湳機場飛往臺北松山機場,但起飛後5分鐘即墜毀於臺中縣神岡鄉,機上57人全部死亡,受難者當中有許多當時到臺灣參加亞洲影展的貴賓,包括新加坡導演陸運濤夫婦。事後調查發現,本次事件為臺灣第一件劫機事件,機上歹徒因劫機不成而將駕駛員殺害,造成飛機墜毀。
1968年2月16日,民航公司的波音727型客機超級翠華號執行CT-010號班機,從香港起飛,即將達臺北松山機場前,因為攔截ILS訊號失敗,在臺北縣林口鄉山區墜毀,造成21人死亡。
1975年,民航公司的法人股東美國太平洋公司決議解散公司,民航公司因而結束營業,走入歷史。
1959《空中小姐》全片:http://youtu.be/d0Jo0l4sW_E
226 incident 在 Drama-addict Facebook 的精選貼文
มายก้อช 1959 Porsche 356
11:40 เพลิงไหม้รถยนต์ #ถนนราชพฤกษ์ ขาเข้า มุ่งหน้าซ.จรัญสนิทวงศ์35 จุดเกิดเหตุเลยถ.บรมราชชนนี ประมาณ 2กม. เพลิงสงบแล้ว รายละเอียดเพิ่มเติมอยู่ระหว่างการตรวจสอบ การจราจรเคลื่อนตัวช้า
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11:40 car fire #Ratchapruek road. Inbound to soi. Character cuddle, Sanitwong 35, the incident occurred at the road. The Royal Palace is around 2 km. Flame is calm. More details are undergoing traffic monitoring. Slow motion.
Cr. Charm of Phrae Riu Thong
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