Fix My Eyes on Jesus

"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"  Hebrews 12:2 (KJV).

In a world filled with constant distractions, shifting priorities, and unexpected storms, the instruction found in Hebrews 12:2 is more than a suggestion — it is a life-preserving command. “Looking unto Jesus,” the writer declares, not just as a momentary glance, but as a continuous, unwavering focus. Even as I reminisce on this text, I am reminded of Colossians 3: 1-3, which tell us, “If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affections on thing above, not on things on the earth. For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.”

To keep our eyes on Jesus, to set our affections on things above, means to center our thoughts, affections, and trust on Him regardless of what surrounds us. Life throws trials, disappointments, delays, and even blessings that can turn our gaze away from Christ. But in every season of our lives, whether painful or pleasant, Jesus is our true North.

The Author and Finisher

Jesus is the Author, the One who began our faith journey. He is also the Finisher, the One who completes it. We often begin with excitement, passion, and determination, but we must remember that it is Christ who sustains us from start to finish. He doesn’t just launch our faith; He perfects and matures it.

This truth frees us from striving to "keep it all together." Our job is not to fix ourselves but to fix our eyes on the One who holds our destiny. Hebrews 12:2 reminds us that Jesus endured the cross because of the joy that was set before Him. He saw beyond the pain, beyond the shame, and beyond the temporary suffering. His focus was on eternal glory, that joy of reconciling humanity to God.

This perspective is critical. When we suffer, we are tempted to lower our gaze, to look at our pain, our critics, or our confusion. But when we lift our eyes to Jesus, we begin to see with eternity in view. Like Peter walking on water, it’s only when our eyes are fixed on Jesus that we stay afloat, we keep waking, and we keep standing. When we look away, we sink into fear.

Practical Ways to Keep Your Eyes on Jesus

1. Daily Devotion – Begin each day with His Word. Let Scripture reset your focus.
2. Worship Often – Worship shifts the atmosphere and realigns your heart.
3. Pray Continuously – Prayer is your lifeline. It keeps the connection alive.
4. Limit Distractions – Turn down the noise of social media, news, and negativity.
5. Walk in Community – Surround yourself with people who will point you to Jesus, and who are of like passion.

This request to keep our eyes on the Lord, is not an insurmountable request. Do you recall Jesus himself praying for His followers? He said to the Father, “I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine.  And all mine are thine, and thine are mine; and I am glorified in them… Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world” (John 17: 9-24 KJV). As believers, we can only fulfill the desire of the Lord for us by keeping our eyes fixed upon Him.

Keeping your eyes on Jesus doesn’t mean ignoring our problems or our life’s challenges, it means choosing to see them through the lens of Christ’s victory. The cross was not the end for Jesus, and our trials are not the end for us. He is seated at the right hand of the throne of God the Father, reigning, victorious, and interceding for us.

So today, and every day, let us choose to lift our eyes. Jesus hasn’t moved. He is faithful. He is near, and He is worth looking to.

Blessings