Keep Your Eyes on Jesus
In a world filled with distractions, uncertainties, and trials, there is one constant, one anchor, one source of unwavering hope: Jesus Christ. Today, we are called to a singular focus, a steadfast gaze, a resolute commitment: Keep Your Eyes on Jesus.
1. Keep Your Eyes on Christ and Do Not Be Deviated (Hebrews 12:2)
“Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.”
The writer of Hebrews urges us to fix our attention on Jesus, the one who initiated our faith and will bring it to completion. This is not a casual glance, but a deliberate and sustained focus. In a world that constantly pulls us in different directions, we must intentionally keep our eyes on Christ.
2. Jesus is the Center of Our Faith (1 Corinthians 3:11)
“For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.”
Jesus is the bedrock of our faith, the firm foundation upon which we build our lives. We must place our trust in Him, not in our circumstances, our abilities, or our feelings. When storms rage and trials come, it is Jesus who remains steadfast and unchanging.
3. Looking to Jesus Gives Us Direction (Psalm 25:15)
“My eyes are always on the Lord, for he will pluck my feet out of the net.”
When we keep our eyes on Christ, He guides us through life’s treacherous paths. He shows us the way, protects us from spiritual traps, and rescues us from danger. He is our compass, our guide, our shepherd.
4. Peter's Example: When We Take Our Eyes Off Jesus, We Sink (Matthew 14:30)
“But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried out, ‘Lord, save me!’”
Peter’s experience on the Sea of Galilee is a powerful illustration. As long as he kept his eyes on Jesus, he walked on water. But when he looked at the wind and the waves, he became afraid and began to sink. This reminds us that our faith wavers when we focus on our fears and circumstances instead of Christ.
5. The Light of Christ Guides Our Walk (John 8:12)
“I am the light of the world; whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
Jesus is the light that dispels the darkness of sin, doubt, and despair. When we keep our eyes on Him, we walk in His light, guided by His truth, and filled with His life. We are no longer lost in darkness, but walking in the glorious light of Christ.
6. Perseverance: Don't Look Back (Luke 9:62)
“No one, having put his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.”
The Christian journey requires perseverance and forward momentum. We cannot allow the past to hold us back, to distract us, or to discourage us. We must keep our eyes fixed on Jesus and press on toward the goal.
7. The Importance of Guarding Your Eyes and Heart (Matthew 6:22)
“The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light.”
What we look at influences our thoughts, our emotions, and our actions. We must guard our eyes and our hearts, filling them with that which is pure, noble, and true. By filling our eyes with the things of God, we illuminate our spiritual lives.
8. Seek the Things Above (Colossians 3:2)
“Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.”
We are called to have an eternal perspective, to set our minds on heavenly things, not earthly things. This does not mean we neglect our responsibilities, but that we prioritize our relationship with God and His kingdom above all else.
9. God Rewards Those Who Keep Their Eyes on Him (Isaiah 26:3)
“You will keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.”
Peace is a precious gift from God, and it comes to those who keep their eyes on Him. When we trust in God and keep our minds focused on Him, we experience His perfect peace, a peace that surpasses all understanding.
10. Looking to Jesus Gives Us Hope (2 Corinthians 4:17)
“For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.”
Even in the midst of trials and suffering, we have hope because we keep our eyes on Jesus. He gives us the strength to endure, knowing that our present afflictions are temporary compared to the eternal glory that awaits us.
Conclusion
Let us keep our eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith. Let us walk in His light, trust in His guidance, and find our hope in His promises. Let us fix our gaze on Him, and He will lead us to victory. Amen.
