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.
- Hebrews 12:2
It’s one of modern life’s great nuisances. There you are, part of an audience—in a movie theater or at the symphony or watching your granddaughter’s recital—and you’re utterly engrossed by the performance. Then suddenly, a cell phone starts ringing from a few rows back at maximum volume, breaking everyone’s concentration and inspiring a legion of dirty looks. Whatever reverie the show had inspired is shattered in an instant. All it took was one phone call.
That’s the nature of human attention—it’s easily broken. Whether it’s a phone call or our own intrusive thoughts, distractions are constantly drawing us away from the things on which we intend to focus. Much as we want to concentrate on the important things, the trivial persistently beckons.
But the Bible tells us one thing—or rather, one person—who is deserving of our undivided attention. Hebrews 12:2 tells us to “fix our eyes on Jesus”—not just look to him for a moment, but to focus intently on him. Why? Because he is the object of our faith, the one who went to the cross for our salvation and has been glorified in his resurrection. Where earthly priorities come and go, Jesus reigns eternally.
In a fast-paced world, we exist in an almost constant state of overstimulation, seemingly unable to concentrate for more than a few minutes at a time. But when it’s important enough, we find our focus and tune out the noise. Today, remember what and who matters most—with laser focus, fix your eyes on Jesus.
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