Hebrews 3:1 says it this way:
Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling,
fix your thoughts on Jesus,
the apostle and high priest whom we confess.
My thoughts usually range from Good Shepherd to ESPN to Julie and my kids and then back to Good Shepherd.
They’re not fixed anywhere, much less on Jesus.
What would it look like in my life if I truly fixed my thoughts on Jesus?
I’d have courage where I now have fear.
I’d have tolerance where I now have judgment.
I’d have wisdom where I now have confusion.
I’d have holiness where I now have sinfulness.
Fixing thoughts on Jesus — his life, his words, his death, and his continuing exaltation at the right hand of the Father.
I’ll try it today.
Will you?
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Can you share any insight on how to fix your thoughts on Jesus everyday? I start out each day with my thoughts fixed firmly on Jesus but they usually fly out the “window” by the time I get to work and get involved in my job. It’s really hard somedays to keep centered on Jesus.
What a great question.
I know yesterday, I tried to bring my thoughts and prayers back around throughout the day to Jesus, his sacrifice, and the reality that he truly is seated at the right hand of the Father today. It was more of a “check” on my thinking … am I bringing it around to the beauty of Jesus?
By fixing my thoughts upon Jesus, my life continues to change, my hope and strength is increasing and the more I realize I’ve always needed him. HIS love is constant, HIS love is limitless, HIS love is strong.