Fix Your Eyes

By: Jenifer Metzger

My son recently was leading worship at church and felt lead to share something that immediately spoke to my heart. He was sharing how his son, my grandson, was having a rough time and he grabbed ahold of his son going face to face with him and told him, "Dad is right here." God is doing the same to us. He is telling us, "I am right here. Fix your eyes on Me."

When the disciples saw Him walking on

the sea, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost!”

they said, and they cried out in fear. Immediately

Jesus spoke to them. “Have courage! It is I.

Don’t be afraid.” “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter

answered Him, “command me to come to

You on the water.” He said, “Come.” And

climbing out of the boat, Peter started walking

on the water and came toward Jesus. But when

he saw the strength of the wind, he was afraid,

and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save

me!” Immediately Jesus reached out his hand,

caught hold of him, and said to him, “You of

little faith, why did you doubt?”

Matthew 14:26-31 CSB

In Matthew we see the same scenario with Peter walking out to Jesus on the water. We know how it goes. His eyes are on Jesus and he literally walks on the water. But as soon as he takes his eyes off Jesus, he begins to sink.

There is so much going on in this world right now. So much chaos and uncertainty. So much pain and hardship. In my own life, I am facing something that has my heart aching. But when our world is spinning out of control, we can firmly fix our eyes on Jesus. He is our loving Father and this world spins in the palm of His hands. No matter what we face, we can trust that He is in control and all things will work out for His glory.

Keeping our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer

and perfecter of our faith. For the joy

that lay before Him, He endured the cross,

despising the shame, and sat down at

the right hand of the throne of God.

Hebrews 12:2 CSB

Sister, whatever you are facing, whatever is troubling your soul, God is holding your face and saying, "Father is right here." Lean into His touch. Trust His ways.

Discussion:

1. Think about what you are facing right now. Chaos in the world, infidelity, addiction, health crisis, financial struggle, prodigal child, or whatever else is weighing heavy on your heart. Now imagine God holding you gently by the face and saying, "My daughter, I am right here."
2. Hold tight to this mental image. Every time the fear, pain, or anxiety threaten your peace, close your eyes and picture God before you.