I had the privilege of having all my family plus some friends over for our Father’s Day meal this
past Sunday. At one point, our kids were sharing stories from our time of living in Corinthian
Point.
Some of our best years as a family were in Corinthian Point. I loved the quiet neighborhood, the
ability to unwind at the end of the day driving through farm country on Shepard Hill, and the
wonderful neighbors. A few of our closest friends lived out there. We consider it the home
“where we raised our children.”
We eventually entered a caregiving season of life for Gwen’s parents which brought us into town
quite a bit. Not long after, we needed to move back to Conroe to live with Gwen’s Mom for the
caregiving. When our home in Corinthian Point was listed by the realtor, we learned that it was
“lakeview” property.
We enjoyed a good laugh out of discovering our home was considered lakeview. True enough,
portions of Corinthian Point are lakefront. Other portions have gorgeous lake views. Our home’s
view of the lake was a little more obscure.
Our home was up the hill from the lake in a heavily-treed neighborhood. Lakeview for us meant
that if you looked between specific branches from our second story deck during the winter
months when non-evergreens had no leaves, you could see water in Lake Conroe.
Though the lake was a short walk away, our view of the lake was normally obscured by homes,
vehicles, and trees.
That story of the realtor’s listing and the obscure lakeview came to mind as I reflected on my
time with my family this past weekend. When I thought of my walk with Jesus, I realized that I
often let God become obscure in my heart and mind during the day or the week.
Isn’t it crazy that the living God of the universe, who invited me into relationship with Him and
cannot be made obscure by any outside object, can become obscure within my own heart?
God is present, personal, and active. He is not obscure. But when I spend an inordinate amount
of time reading a book for pleasure, watching a game, or spending too much time on social
media, I become distracted and He becomes obscure to me. And when I become preoccupied
with my schedule, my relationships, or my circumstances, I become less attentive to the Spirit.
Paul made it clear that he wanted to help his friends not let God become obscure.
But I am afraid that…your minds will be led astray
from the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ.

2 Corinthians 11:3

We live in a world where we are easily led astray. Let’s focus the affections of our heart on Jesus
and allow Him to guide us through everything else. A clear of view of Jesus through the Word,
prayer, and fellowship is all we need.
Love and blessings,
Dave