Solid Joys Daily Devotional The Danger of Drifting
Oct 30, 2025
The podcast dives into the theme of spiritual vigilance, highlighting the risk of drifting away from faith. It emphasizes the importance of Hebrews 2:1, warning against neglecting what we've learned. John Piper likens the Christian life to a river, stressing that focus on Jesus is crucial to avoid destruction. Practical remedies are suggested, such as listening to His words and fixing our gaze on Him. Ultimately, true satisfaction in Jesus is presented as a way to resist deceitful desires.
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Life Flows; Inattention Causes Drift
- John Piper warns that inattentiveness to Jesus doesn't result in standing still but in drifting away.
- He compares life to a downward-flowing river that carries people toward destruction if they don't pay close attention.
Fix Your Eyes On Jesus Regularly
- Do fix your eyes on Jesus, listen to Him, and consider Him regularly as the remedy for drifting.
- Practice focused listening and daily consideration to resist cultural currents and deceitful desires.
Desire, Not Difficulty, Undermines Persistence
- The difficulty isn't the spiritual practices but sinful desire to go with the flow.
- Piper frames the call to attention as a solemn invitation to be satisfied in Jesus rather than a burdensome job.
