It is important for us in our Christian walk to keep our eyes focused on Jesus. Peter learned that the hard way when he was trying to walk on the water. One moment of taking his eyes off the Lord and he floundered. This was an important moment in Peter’s life but it serves as an incredible metaphor for all those who read this story: When you take your eyes off the Lord, you will falter.
The Bible is very clear on what we should fill our lives with and what we should avoid. Colossians 3:2 says “Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.” Romans 8:5 says “For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit.” And Psalm 1:1 says “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night.”
God knows that where we set our focus will mean the difference between life and death. If we keep our eyes on Him, we are not guaranteed an easy life but we will be saving ourselves the trouble of feeling like we have a lack of direction or meaning. I am reminded of the famous hymn that says “Turn your eyes upon Jesus, look full in his wonderful face, and the things of earth become strangely dim in the light of his glory and grace.” We are so blessed to have an all-powerful guide in life and a gracious God who knows where our focus needs to be.
- Kendra Mikols
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