MAKE HIM YOUR FOCUS
Looking unto Jesus the author and
finisher of our faith.... (Hebrews 12:2).
One of the most important disciplines in the
Christian life is maintaining your focus on the
Lord Jesus Christ. The world is filled with distractions,
pressures, opinions, and circumstances designed to shift
your attention away from Him and from His Word. But the
Spirit, through the Scriptures, admonishes us to remain
steadfast and undistracted.
The Passion Translation of 2 Timothy 2:8 says, “…
make Jesus, the Anointed One, your focus in life and
ministry….” Did you notice that? The Lord isn’t to be part
of your focus but your entire focus. Your thoughts, pursuits,
decisions, energies, and aspirations must all be centred
on Him and His divine purpose for your life.
Hebrews 12:2 (TPT) shows us the example of the
Lord’s own focus: “...His example is this: Because his
heart was focused on the joy of knowing that you
would be his, he endured the agony of the cross and
conquered its humiliation, and now sits exalted at the
right hand of the throne of God.” Blessed thought! In the
midst of pain, humiliation, rejection and shame, He looked
beyond the suffering and fixed His gaze on the glorious
outcome. He saw the harvest—you!
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He saw the glory that would come through His
obedience and He stayed focused until He fulfilled His
mission completely. This is the mindset you must have.
Refuse to be swayed by challenges, emotions, pressures,
or temporary setbacks in expressing your love for the Lord.
Keep your attention on Him and on the things He’s called
you to do.
Focus gives strength, direction, and endurance. When
your eyes are fixed on the Lord and your heart anchored
on His Word, you’ll walk in victory consistently. That’s the
instruction God gave to Joshua: “Do not let this Book of
the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and
night.... Then you will be prosperous and successful”
(Joshua 1:8 NIV).
Notice the connection between focus and success.
Success in God’s Kingdom is not accidental. It comes from
staying on the Word, remaining focused on the Lord, and
living in His Word and His purpose for your life. Hallelujah!
PRAYER
Dear Father, thank you for your Word that keeps me
steadfast, focused and established in your perfect will.
My gaze is fixed on you, and my heart is anchored in
your truth. I refuse distractions and remain unwavering
in the path you’ve ordained for me. I walk in continual
victory, prosperity and success, as I live according to
your Word, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY:
Hebrews 12:2 AMPC; Joshua 1:8 AMPC
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
2 Corinthians 2:5-3:1-6 & Proverbs 14-15
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
1 Thessalonians 4:9-18 & Jeremiah 22