Quit being concerned about what everyone else is doing, and concentrate on what you are supposed to do. This doesn’t mean we can’t talk to a friend when he or she sins. We can, and they can also talk to us when it’s our turn to be corrected (Luke 17:3,4; Matthew 18:15ff). But for our purposes here, remember our first concern is to be faithful with what we’re supposed to be doing, without being too preoccupied with everyone else.

Years ago, focus had to do with cameras and taking a good picture.

Today, it relates to productivity.

Usually, something needs attention, without distraction.

During His ministry, Jesus referred numerous times to what we think of as focus today. If you read the Gospels thinking about this, you’ll see it often.

One good example occurred after His resurrection in a meeting with His disciples (John 21).

After He allowed Peter to confess His allegiance to Him, He described the future suffering that awaited Peter.

Peter immediately asked, what did the future hold for the Apostle John, to which Jesus answered, “If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you? You follow me!” (v.22).

Ouch, that must have stung!

You and I can thank Peter for all the times he put his foot in his mouth so that we can learn, because we are often just like him, if not worse.

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