Day 27: Fixing Your Eyes on Jesus
Scripture: Hebrews 12:2 – “Looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.”
Devotional
In a world full of distractions, where our thoughts are constantly pulled in a thousand directions, one of the most powerful disciplines we can develop is the ability to fix our eyes on Jesus. When the noise gets loud, when hardship closes in, when anxiety clouds our judgment—our focus determines our direction.
Hebrews 12:2 reminds us that Jesus is both the founder and perfecter of our faith. He’s not only the one who started this journey with us—He’s the one who sustains it. When we feel weak, weary, or lost in our own thoughts, we can look to Him and remember that our story is being written by the One who never fails.
Jesus endured the cross, not just out of obligation, but “for the joy set before Him.” He knew what awaited on the other side of suffering: redemption, resurrection, and eternal victory. That same joy is set before us—the promise of life with Him, the assurance of His presence now, and the confidence that every hardship has purpose in God’s hands.
When we take our eyes off of Jesus, we begin to sink—just like Peter did when he walked on water. The wind and waves didn’t cause him to fail—his shift in focus did. But when he cried out, Jesus reached out and lifted him.
It’s the same with us. When your mind is under siege, when discouragement is mounting, don’t look down. Don’t look back. Look up. Look to Jesus.
He is:
- The model of endurance
- The source of peace
- The anchor in confusion
- The victor over sin and death
Fixing your eyes on Jesus means setting your thoughts intentionally on His character, His promises, and His presence. It’s more than a passing glance—it’s a focused gaze that says, “No matter what happens around me, I will keep my heart aligned with the One who overcame it all.”
Additional Scripture for Meditation
- Isaiah 26:3: “You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.”
- Psalm 16:8: “I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.”
- 2 Corinthians 4:18: “We look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen…”
Reflection
- What current distraction or hardship is pulling your attention away from Christ?
- What does it practically look like for you to “fix your eyes on Jesus” in this season?
- How might your mental and emotional state shift if your first focus each day was Jesus, not your to-do list or trouble?
Practical Application
- Start With Jesus: Before checking your phone or starting your day, take two minutes to fix your heart on Christ through prayer or a verse.
- Visual Reminder: Place a sticky note somewhere visible that says “Eyes on Jesus.” Let it refocus you throughout the day.
- Redirect Your Thoughts: Each time you feel overwhelmed, stop and pray: “Jesus, You are my peace. Help me see this moment through Your eyes.”
Prayer
Lord, in the middle of distractions, disappointments, and doubts, help me to keep my eyes fixed on You. Let my heart be anchored in Your unchanging love and truth. When I am tempted to look away, pull my focus back to Your faithfulness and give me strength to follow You fully. In Jesus name Amen.