We’ve all seen it—someone walking while glued to their phone, totally unaware of their surroundings… until bam! they walk into a pole. Maybe it’s even happened to you (no judgment).

The truth is, focus matters. If you’re walking, your focus should be on where you’re going—not your Ticktock feed. And if you’re following Jesus, your focus should be on Him, not on everything else fighting for your attention.

Hebrews 12:2 tells us to “fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith.” That means making a choice to tune out the noise, stop staring at the storm, and lock eyes with Jesus.

Peter Walks on Water (and Then… Doesn’t)

After Jesus fed over 5,000 people, He sent His disciples ahead on a boat. Later, during a crazy storm, they saw Him walking on the water. Peter, being Peter, says, “If it’s you, tell me to come!” Jesus says, “Come.”

So Peter steps out of the boat… and he’s actually walking on water! But then—he notices the wind, sees the waves, gets scared, and starts to sink.

When his focus was on Jesus, Peter did the impossible. When his focus shifted to the storm, he sank like a rock.

Good Things Can Still Distract You

Martha in Luke 10 was doing something good—making food for Jesus. But Mary chose to sit at His feet and listen. Jesus told Martha that Mary had “chosen what is better.”

Sometimes our “storm” isn’t something bad—it’s busyness. Even good things (sports, school, serving at church, hobbies) can pull our attention away from just being with Jesus.

Serving God is awesome, but sitting with God is better.

Misplaced Focus

The Pharisees in Matthew 23 had serious focus issues. They were religious leaders, but they obsessed over tiny rules while ignoring “justice, mercy, and faithfulness.” They cared more about looking holy than actually knowing God.

It’s a reminder: You can be busy for God and still miss God entirely.

How to Keep Your Focus on Jesus

• Start your day with Him – Even 5 minutes of prayer or reading can set your mindset.
• Limit distractions – Turn off unnecessary notifications.
• Hang with the right people – Friends who encourage your faith make it easier to stay focused.
• Practice being still – Just sit quietly with God. (Yes, no phone. You’ll survive.)

The Challenge

For the next week, take 10 minutes a day to “sit at Jesus’ feet.” No phone, no music, no distractions—just read, pray, or be still.

Five minutes in the morning and five at night. That’s it. You’ll be surprised how much your focus shifts when you give Him your attention.

When you keep your eyes on Jesus, the storms won’t stop—but you’ll start walking right over them.