🌾Fixed On Jesus Wednesday🌾
Breaking Bread at the Mustard Seed with Stacey
🍞Just a Little Daily Bread…🍞
Hebrews 12:2 ~
“Keeping our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith.”
Have you ever noticed how easy it is to become distracted?
One minute we’re focused on God.
The next minute we’re focused on:
our problems…
our fears…
our circumstances…
our disappointments…
or what everyone else is doing.
Before long, our eyes have drifted from the One who gives us peace and landed on the things stealing our peace.
Peter experienced this firsthand.
When Jesus called him onto the water, Peter actually did the impossible.
As long as his eyes remained on Jesus, he walked above the waves.
But the moment he shifted his focus to the wind and the storm around him, he began to sink.
How often do we do the same?
We start looking at the size of the problem instead of the size of our God.
We focus on what we lack instead of what God provides.
We stare at closed doors instead of trusting the One who opens them.
Friend, whatever is demanding your attention today, don’t let it steal your focus.
The storm may still be raging.
The situation may not yet be resolved.
The answer may still be on the way.
But Jesus is still faithful.
When your eyes remain fixed on Him, peace replaces panic, faith overcomes fear, and hope begins to rise again.
The enemy wants your attention.
Jesus wants your trust.
Choose Jesus! 🙌🏼
Father, help me keep my eyes fixed on You. When distractions, fears, and worries compete for my attention, remind me to turn my focus back to You. Help me trust Your promises more than I trust my circumstances. Fill my heart with peace as I walk by faith and not by sight. In Jesus’ name, Amen! 🤍
💚Reflection💚
What distraction or worry has been pulling your focus away from Jesus lately?
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In my personal journey of faith, I've found that distractions are a constant challenge. It’s easy to start the day with a heart focused on God, only to have worries and fears creep in as circumstances shift. One experience that deeply resonated with this message was when I faced a particularly difficult season at work. The pressure and uncertainty were overwhelming, almost like a storm threatening to make me sink. However, recalling the story of Peter walking on water reminded me that the key is where I fix my eyes. Keeping my focus on Jesus—his promises and his faithfulness—transformed how I handled that storm. Instead of letting my fears dictate my responses, I chose to trust that God was guiding each step. Peace replaced my anxiety, and I could move forward despite unresolved issues. This personal example highlights how faith can conquer fear when we decide deliberately to look beyond our problems and onto the One who holds us steady. The phrase “The enemy wants your attention. Jesus wants your trust” speaks powerfully to me. It’s a reminder that distractions often come disguised as urgent problems, but they are designed to shift our focus away from what truly matters. For me, daily prayer and scripture reading have become vital habits. They help re-center my mind and heart on Jesus, which is essential because the storms don’t disappear immediately, but the peace we receive through faith allows us to endure. If you’re struggling with distractions or worries pulling you away from God, try this: whenever you notice your focus drifting, pause and breathe. Reflect on Hebrews 12:2—think of Jesus as the pioneer and perfecter of your faith. Imagine yourself stepping out of the boat like Peter, willing to take that step even when the wind and waves threaten to overwhelm. This mindset shift has made a remarkable difference in my spiritual walk and daily peace. Remember, keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus isn’t about ignoring problems, but about trusting the One who can calm any storm. Engage with your faith actively, embrace prayers for strength, and let hope rise no matter how fierce your trials seem. This ongoing practice nurtures resilience and a deeper relationship with God, anchoring us through every season of life.
