What are things in your life that tend to break your focus? Does criticism get you off track or perhaps a challenge in your workplace or home life? It is really easy to get distracted from our purpose and calling in life. Despite the pharisees public critique and private plans to murder Jesus the Lord remained focused on the task at hand. Perfectly trusting the Father and obeying His commands.
I. Jesus didn't didn't lose focus on the needs of the crowds. vs 7-9
II. Jesus didn't ignore the hurting and the afflicted. vs 10-12
III. Jesus stayed focused on discipleship despite his own personal trials. vs 13-19