The Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson #182 - Joby Martin // When Peter Lost Focus: The Spiritual Battle of Distraction
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Sep 11, 2025 Explore the powerful lessons from Peter's walk on water, emphasizing the vital importance of keeping our eyes on Jesus to navigate life's storms. Distractions, even non-sinful ones, can lead to fear and failure. The discussion highlights the need for God’s presence, community, and scripture to stay focused. The podcast encourages listeners to eliminate sin and seek accountability with others. Ultimately, it's about running the race of faith with endurance, always looking toward Jesus as our guide.
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Focus Enables The Supernatural
- Peter walked on the water while his eyes were fixed on Jesus, showing focus enables supernatural living.
- The moment he noticed wind and waves, fear replaced faith and he began to sink.
Use A Threefold Focus Routine
- Maintain a blend of God's presence, people, and word: prayer, fellowship, sermons, and study.
- Cultivate that combo regularly to keep your eyes fixed on Jesus and avoid distraction.
Remove Time-Stealing Distractions
- Cut out activities that steal time from spiritual disciplines, even if not sinful, because they distract you from Jesus.
- Remove hobbies or media that consume you and leave no time for God's word and worship.
