Stay Focused!

Hebrews 12:2 (KJV)
2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Earlier this week I had the privilege of participating in team building exercises at work. One of the exercises was called team juggling. The concept of the exercise is for a group to sit in a circle and throw multiple objects around at the same time. At the beginning of the exercise, the team had three objects to throw around. By the end of the exercise, the team was throwing around seventeen different objects around. As I reflect on the exercise I remember the key concept was staying focused so I did not drop the object being thrown to me. I could not focus on all of the other things being thrown around in the circle because it would make me lose my concentration.

The exercise paints a vivid picture of life. Life has a way of throwing different things at us. Our level of concentration or focus is based on our level of maturity. Sometimes life is very chaotic, but we have to remain focused. Often times, life throws a succession of things at us so fast we can’t absorb what is going on. What has life thrown at you lately? Does it have you off balance? Has it made you lose sight of what is important? It is very easy to lose sight of what is important.

The writer of the above scripture writes to help us with distractions. In verse one he sets the scene in an athletic arena. He wants us to understand life is like a track race. Anyone who has ever run track will tell you the key to winning is focus. The author shares with us that we have a good example to follow after in this race of life. When distractions come our way, we should always look to Jesus. Why should we look to Jesus? Jesus epitomized focus. He never allowed anything to distract him from fulfilling the purpose God had for his life. What an example for us. Jesus blocked out the distractions and focused on purpose. The picture is one of a track runner blocking out everything around him/her and staying focused on the finish line. It is so easy to get entangled with the complexities of life. When life is spinning out of control, can you stay focused on the purpose God has for your life?

I challenge you to look to Jesus when you feel like you are on a roller coaster ride. How can we look to Jesus? He has given us great examples throughout scripture. I challenge you on a daily basis to read the word of God so you can find a resolution to your chaotic situation.

God bless and keep you is my prayer.