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IN THESE TIMES WE NEED TO FOCUS ON JESUS
In our fast-paced, attention-grabbing world, it is easy to get caught up in the daily grind, get distracted, and lose sight of our true purpose in life—the worship and love of God (see Matthew 22:37). Yet we are told to run our race with our eyes focused on Christ: “Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith” (Hebrews 12:1–2). How can we resist the allure of the world and keep our focus where it belongs, on Christ?
To focus is to direct one’s attention or concentrate on something. If we are focused on Christ, then He has our attention; we are concentrating on Him and His word; He occupies the forefront of our minds. Such a focus is only fitting, because Jesus “is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy” (Colossians 1:18). By rights, He should be our focus.
Colossians 3:1–4 contains much that can help us stay focused on Christ: “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.” We are to focus on “things above,” remembering that Christ is seated in the place of glory and power (verse 1). The reason for the command is also given: because we have been raised to new life with Christ. To focus on the things above, we must consciously remove our focus from “earthly things” (verse 2), and the reason is given: we have died to self, and Christ is our very life (verse 3). Helping us stay focused on Christ is the reminder that Jesus is coming again, and when we see Him we will know glory (verse 4).
Hebrews 2 lists some of the things that Christ has done or is doing for us: He shared our humanity (verse 14), He breaks the power of the devil (verse 14), He frees us (verse 15), He is our “merciful and faithful high priest” (verse 17), He suffered for us (verse 18), and He helps those who are tempted in this world (verse 18). Because of all this, Hebrews 3:1, says, “Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, whom we acknowledge as our apostle and high priest.”
Here are some practical ways for a born-again believer to stay focused on Christ:
Commit to reading the Bible. It is impossible for a believer to be consistently in the Word without having his attention drawn again and again to Christ: “The Scriptures point to me!” Jesus said (John 5:39, NLT; see also Luke 24:44 and Hebrews 10:7). To focus on the Word of God is to have the Son of God brought more into focus.
Develop your prayer life. If you want to know how to pray, read Jesus’ instructions to His disciples in Luke 11:1–13. As you speak to the Lord throughout your day, you will naturally be more focused on Him. Little things, big things—we can come to the Lord with any and all of our cares. The command is to “pray continually” (1 Thessalonians 5:17), to always be in an attitude and atmosphere of instant prayer.
Trust the Lord as your only protector: “My eyes are ever on the LORD, for only he will release my feet from the snare” (Psalm 25:15). Once we understand the spiritual dangers we face on a daily basis, we will focus more on Christ, our one and only Savior, who alone has the power of deliverance.
Recognize your need and the Lord as the source of all good things: “Behold, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a maidservant to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes look to the LORD our God, till he has mercy upon us” (Psalm 123:2, ESV). The world offers various means of obtaining love, joy, and peace, but they are destined to disappoint. The believer understands that love, joy, and peace (and a myriad other fine gifts) are the direct result of his relationship with Christ (see Galatians 5:22–23).
See the world for what it is: a sin-filled place of desperate need. The darker the world is to us, the more clearly the light of Christ will stand out. It’s not hard to focus on a light in a darkened room. “We . . . have the prophetic message as something completely reliable, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts” (2 Peter 1:19). Those who stay focused on Christ will find their perspective on worldly things changing. As Helen Lemmel says in her hymn, “Turn your eyes upon Jesus, / Look full in His wonderful face, / And the things of earth will grow strangely dim / In the light of His glory and grace.”
In John Bunyan’s The Pilgrim’s Progress, Christian and Faithful go through Vanity Fair, where they are offered “all sorts of vanity.” Christian’s and Faithful’s response is instructive for us: “These pilgrims set very light by all their wares—they cared not so much as to look upon them; and if they called upon them to buy, they would put their fingers in their ears, and cry, ‘Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity,’ and look upwards, signifying that their trade and traffic was in heaven” (Part I, p. 86). May we, like the pilgrims in Vanity Town, practice the heavenward-look and keep our eyes focused on Christ, His glory, and His love.
Bible Verse and Prayer for Today
If, when we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life.
—Romans 5:10
Jesus didn’t just die for our sins; he is alive forever for you and me. In fact, he is at God’s right hand, claiming each of us as his own (1 John 2:1-2), proclaiming us to God as holy and blameless (Colossians 1:21-22), and living to intercede for us (Hebrews 7:25). If God was willing for his Son to die to save us, why would he withhold anything from us now that the Son lives victoriously over death to save us and bring us home to our Father (Romans 8:32).
Prayer
Holy and Righteous Father, I thank you for Jesus, who is at your side and who knows my heart, my struggles, and my world. I thank you for your constant care and protection through all of my difficulties and triumphs. Please make your presence known to me, and in me, more clearly today than ever before as I try to serve you with wholehearted devotion and reflect your love, grace, and mercy to those around me. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen and Amen
Bible Teaching of the Day
Staying focused on Christ is a daily choice—
many times a challenging one as our days are often full and our attention is in high demand. Even good things like family, friendships, work, ministry efforts, and refreshment can become distractions when they take priority over our relationship with Him. But when focused on Christ, we love and live unto Him. We receive God’s good gifts with joy, steward them for His glory, and can live all of our lives as worship. God is not in opposition to daily realities; rather our relationship with Him infuses everything in our days as we live out His purposes for us and obey Him. For example, we love God in part by loving our families, and we are enabled to love them by God’s Spirit. Meaningful work is part of human design, and as we work for the benefit of others, we demonstrate God’s love and creativity. The Bible calls us to seek God wholeheartedly, allow His Word to focus us, and commit ourselves to following Jesus every day, by the power of His Spirit. Many things can cause us to lose our focus, to take our eyes off of Jesus, but Scripture reminds us that God is with us in every trial and gives us strength to endure. He is the One we should focus on. Regular time in God’s Word, prayer, and fellowship with other believers help anchor our hearts in Christ and keep our spiritual focus clear. Ultimately, staying focused on Christ is a daily, intentional decision made possible through the power of the Holy Spirit.
from the old testament
We are to look to God for strength and always focus on Him, seeking His face (1 Chronicles 16:11).
We can focus more on God by devoting our hearts and souls to Him and seeking Him every day (1 Chronicles 22:19).
By keeping God’s Word consistently in our hearts, we avoid entangling with sin and keep our focus on Christ (Psalm 119:105).
When we seek God with all our hearts, keeping our focus on Him, we will find Him (Jeremiah 29:13).
from the new testament
The parable of the sower, told by Jesus, shares different types of people who hear the Word and their response to it. One of the examples details the person who joyfully receives the Word but ends up being choked out by the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of wealth. These things steal the focus from Christ and return it to the distractions and pain of the world (Matthew 13:1–23).
As believers, we are to take up our cross daily and choose to follow Jesus. Making this choice every day can help keep our focus on Christ (Luke 9:23).
God calls us to wholehearted devotion. Half-hearted devotion is seen where we are warned that choosing to love money above Christ can lead to many problems in the life of the believer, including causing us to potentially wander from our faith (1 Timothy 6:10).
Anyone choosing to follow Christ and live a life of faith will face persecution at some point. This should not deter us from continuing to follow Jesus and our focus should remain on Him (2 Timothy 3:12, 14–15).
By continuing to fellowship with other believers, we give ourselves opportunities to be encouraged in our faith and to be spurred on to good works and love for God and others. This fellowship can help us keep our focus on Christ (Hebrews 10:24–25).
implications for today
Believers of all ages can struggle to stay focused on Christ, as the distractions of the world often compete for our attention. These distractions can include many worthwhile pursuits—such as developing relationships, engaging in meaningful work, education, and even ministry activities—but when these take priority over our relationship with Christ, our focus begins to drift. For example, while it’s important to provide for our families, being consumed by work can push God to the margins of our lives. Similarly, although money is a necessary part of life, Scripture warns that the love of money—not money itself—can lead us away from faith and cause deep spiritual harm. Suffering can also shift our focus off Christ, especially when we wrongly believe that following Him means avoiding hardship. Yet Scripture makes it clear that suffering is a part of the Christian life. Jesus, His disciples, and generations of believers have all endured trials. However, when we understand that God is with us in our suffering, we can fix our eyes on Him as our source of strength, hope, and endurance.
We stay focused on Christ by regularly immersing ourselves in God’s Word. Whether through quiet time, prayerful meditation, or studying Scripture, God’s truth becomes the light that guides us and keeps our eyes fixed on Him. Fellowship with other believers also helps us stay spiritually grounded. In community, we find encouragement, accountability, and opportunities to grow together in faith and good works.
Staying focused on Christ requires intentional, daily commitment. When we prioritize spiritual growth, expect hardship, devote time to God’s Word, and walk alongside other believers, we can remain centered on Christ and live a life fully devoted to Him.
Today’s Devotional
In Philippians 4:13 the apostle Paul writes, “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” The “him” of this verse is the Lord Jesus, and Jesus is, of course, all-powerful (Colossians 2:10). But does this verse mean that we can do anything and everything we set our minds to?
The context of this verse focuses on the God-given power to endure any circumstance. Verse 12 notes, “I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.” Paul had faced times of abundance, yet he had also faced many trials for his faith.
In 2 Corinthians 11:24–27, Paul shares some of his sufferings up to that point in his faith: “Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one. Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was pelted with stones, three times I was shipwrecked, I spent a night and a day in the open sea, I have been constantly on the move. I have been in danger from rivers, in danger from bandits, in danger from my fellow Jews, in danger from Gentiles; in danger in the city, in danger in the country, in danger at sea; and in danger from false believers. I have labored and toiled and have often gone without sleep; I have known hunger and thirst and have often gone without food; I have been cold and naked.” Despite these and other problems, Paul believed and taught he could persevere because he could do “all things through him who gives me strength.”
Also, the focus in Philippians 4 is what the believer can do through the strength that Christ gives. This is not a promise that Christians will have superpowers or that they will be invincible or immune to life’s challenges. Instead, the promise of Philippians 4:13 is that we will have strength from the Lord to faithfully endure the difficulties that arise in life.
This passage is not about having financial abundance. Some teach a prosperity gospel that says God will bless us financially if we are faithful; in contrast, Paul taught that the believer will endure suffering but can be content in any circumstance, given Christ’s strength. Just as Christ faithfully endured on the cross, His followers can faithfully endure the problems they face. In fact, Philippians 4:11 states, “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.” Paul focused on contentment, not earthly abundance.
Finally, Philippians 4:13 is part of a larger passage that addresses Christ’s ability to meet our needs. Christ can give contentment during times of plenty and of poverty. He can help us do all things through His strength. In Paul’s case, it was the strength to serve as a missionary despite facing intense suffering. In our lives, this same strength is available. Whether we serve in another country or help someone in our own community, Christ’s power can enable us to stand firm on His promises and endure the most difficult of life’s challenges. Paul concludes this passage with these words: “My God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen” (verses 19–20).
Bible Prophecy, Signs of the Times and Gog and Magog Updates with Articles in the News
What we know about the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran
Iran and the US have agreed to a conditional two-week ceasefire, during which shipping traffic will be allowed through the Strait of Hormuz.
This comes more than a month after the US and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran, and hours after US President Donald Trump threatened “a whole civilisation will die tonight” if Iran did not reopen the Strait.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who has been mediating negotiations, said early on Wednesday that the ceasefire was effective immediately.
Here’s what we know so far about the deal.
What have the US and Iran said?
Trump said he had agreed to “suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks” if Tehran agrees to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for oil and other exports from the Gulf.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he agreed to the provisional ceasefire because “we have already met and exceeded all military objectives”.
This comes after he earlier warned the US could take Iran out “in one night” and that a “whole civilisation will die tonight, never to be brought back again” – threats that drew condemnation from UN Secretary General António Guterres and Pope Leo XIV.
Later on Wednesday, Trump said that the US will be working closely with Iran and “talking tariff and sanctions relief”.
On his Truth Social platform he added in a separate post that “a country supplying military weapons to Iran will be immediately tariffed, on any and all goods sold to the United States of America, 50%, effective immediately. There will be no exclusions or exemptions.”
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said the US military would be making sure Iran complies with the ceasefire and comes to the table for a deal.
Troops will “stay put, stay ready, stay vigilant” and be “ready to re-start at a moment’s notice”, he added.
Iran has agreed to allow vessels through the Hormuz Strait for two weeks, with their passage coordinated by the Iranian military.
The country has also issued a 10-point plan, which includes, among other things, the complete cessation of war in Iran, Iraq, Lebanon and Yemen; “full commitment” to lifting sanctions on Iran; the release of Iranian funds and frozen assets held by the US; and a “full payment of compensation for reconstruction costs” to Iran.
It also says, “Iran fully commits to not seeking possession of any nuclear weapons”.
“Iran’s victory in the field would also be consolidated in political negotiations,” Tehran’s Supreme National Security Council said in a statement.
According to Sharif, the ceasefire will also take effect in Lebanon, where Israel has been fighting the Iranian-backed armed group Hezbollah.
Israel has backed the deal but says it “does not include Lebanon”, renewing strikes on Wednesday in the Tyre and Nabatieh areas in the south of the country. Trump’s press secretary Karoline Leavitt later also said that Lebanon was not included in the deal.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) promised a “regret-inducing response” if strikes on Lebanon continue.
What has Israel said?
Sirens sounded in Israel shortly after Trump’s announcement, with the Israel Defense Forces saying they were intercepting missiles launched from Iran.
Several loud booms were heard in Jerusalem late on Tuesday night.
A few hours after the ceasefire was confirmed, Netanyahu said: “Israel supports President Trump’s decision to suspend strikes against Iran for two weeks subject to Iran immediately opening the straits and stopping all attacks on the US, Israel and countries in the region.”
The statement added that the “ceasefire does not include Lebanon”, where Israel has ground troops.
It is unclear how involved Netanyahu was in Trump’s decision-making but at a news conference later on Wednesday, the Israeli leader said the ceasefire came into effect “in full coordination with Israel”.
He added: “We have more goals to complete – and we will achieve them either by an agreement or by renewing the fighting. We are prepared to return to fighting at any moment necessary. Our finger is on the trigger.”
What Happens Next
What is next?
Pakistan, which has been mediating the negotiations, has invited the delegations to meet in Islamabad on Friday “to further negotiate for a conclusive agreement to settle all disputes”.
Leavitt acknowledged ongoing discussions about in-person talks, but said “nothing is final until announced by the President or the White House”.
She later announced that the US Vice President JD Vance would attend the talks, along with the president’s enovy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner.
Whatever form they take, negotiations are going to be very difficult.
Strikes appeared to be continuing after the ceasefire, as Kuwait on Wednesday morning reported Iranian attacks which damaged power and desalination plants as well as oil facilities.
“Kuwait air defences have been engaging an intense wave of hostile Iranian attacks, dealing with 28 drones targeting the State of Kuwait,” the country’s military said in a statement on X.
The US and Iran appear to have contradicting positions on what this ceasefire entails. And Iran and the US have held two rounds of talks in the past year. Both times saw military tensions escalate in the middle of negotiations.
The leaders of France, Italy, Germany, Britain, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, Spain and the EU welcomed the ceasefire and in a joint statement urged a “swift and lasting end” to the war.
“We call upon all sides to implement the ceasefire, including in Lebanon,” they said.
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Jesus’ public ministry, from His baptism to His ascension, was only about three-and-one-half years long. When we compare the length of time Jesus ministered in this world with the lengthy service of a William Carey or a Billy Graham, His time was indeed short.
From a human perspective, the ultimate reason why Jesus’ ministry was so short is that He was crucified—cut down in the prime of life, as they say. Leading up to Jesus’ betrayal and crucifixion were a falling away of many followers (John 6:66), a division of public opinion concerning Him (John 7:43), and of course the mounting wrath of the religious leaders (John 11:53). Human wisdom would have advised Jesus to tone down His rhetoric a bit, not rock the boat, and find some common ground with the power brokers in Jerusalem.
If Jesus had wanted to retain His adoring crowds, He could have continued to wow them with miracles every day (especially the edible ones, John 6:26). He could have heightened His mass appeal by crafting a “positive” message, elevating His listeners’ self-worth, or in some other way tickling ears. If He had wanted to prolong His ministry, Jesus could have avoided confrontation altogether—except, then, He would have had no ministry.
The truth is that Jesus’ ministry was short because, in three-and-a-half years, He accomplished everything He had been sent to do. His ministry was no longer than it had to be. Jesus finished the work of preaching the gospel to Israel (Luke 4:43) and redeeming mankind (Hebrews 7:27). Jesus’ ministry was carried out in total submission to the authority of the Father (John 6:38; 7:28). Jesus spoke only what the Father told Him to speak and did only what the Father told Him to do (John 12:49; 14:10). His single-focused goal was to accomplish the Father’s will (John 4:34). And that’s exactly what He did. God sent His Son on a mission, and soon it was mission accomplished.
The crucifixion did not cut Jesus’ ministry short. The crucifixion was the whole point of His ministry. Jesus was born to die, and His life was His to give: “No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord” (John 10:18). Just before His arrest, Jesus prayed, “I have brought you glory on earth by finishing the work you gave me to do” (John 17:4). On the cross, Jesus knew “that everything had now been finished” (John 19:28), and just before He died He said, “It is finished” (John 19:30).
Jesus’ ministry was short, but it did not need to be any longer. The Law was fulfilled, the prophecies were realized, and the salvation of mankind was secured.
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