Hebrews 3
Holding Fast and Fixing Our Thoughts – Hebrews 3
“Fix your thoughts on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.” – Hebrews 3:1
Jesus Is Better Than Everything
As we walk together through Hebrews 3, we’re reminded that this chapter isn’t just a theological exposition—it’s an invitation to reset our focus. From the very first verse, we’re called to “fix our thoughts on Jesus.” That alone is a bold command in today’s world, where distractions sit on every screen, every notification, and every to-do list.
The writer of Hebrews—most likely Paul, though no one knows for sure—is writing to a people who are deeply religious and well-versed in the Old Testament. And yet, he keeps circling back to one central truth: Jesus is better. Better than Moses, the angels, the high priests, the law, and the temple. Hebrews 3 holds up a mirror and asks us: What are we clinging to that we’ve allowed to become greater than Christ?
It’s easy to elevate good things—pastors, church communities, even Bible study—above the One they’re meant to point to. But verse 4 reminds us, “God is the builder of everything.” Jesus is the foundation. Everything else? Just framing.
Fixing Our Thoughts in a Distracted World
When we hear that phrase—fix your thoughts—we realize it’s not a passive suggestion. It’s active, even forceful. Fixing something means anchoring it, not letting it drift. It’s the same idea as a fixed point in navigation or on a map. You need that constant, unmoving reference in a sea of motion. That’s Jesus for us.
In a culture of constant noise, we need intentional strategies. One woman we know removed every app from her phone’s home screen except her Bible app. That was her way of reordering her priorities, making Scripture the first thing she saw each day. Another simple practice? Put prayer time in our calendars. Not as a chore, but as a way to hold space for connection with God—just like we would with someone we love.
These habits may seem small, but they shape our hearts. They help us stay tender, open, and aware of God’s presence.
Encouraging One Another Daily
Later in the chapter, verse 13 hits us with another charge: “Encourage one another daily... so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.” There’s a real warning here—not to scare us, but to wake us up. The people who saw the Red Sea part still turned away from God. They lived through miracles and still doubted. If they could forget, so can we.
We’re not immune to hard hearts. That’s why we need each other. Daily encouragement isn’t just a nice idea—it’s spiritual necessity. Whether it’s a Bible study group text, a verse shared with a friend, or just asking someone how they’re really doing, we’re called to help each other stay soft-hearted and faithful.
We saw this recently when a brother in our group couldn’t make it to our gathering because he had to be with his daughter. He shared how he felt like he was falling short as a dad. But our community rallied around him, reminded him he was doing the best he could, and encouraged him to keep trusting Jesus. That’s what the church is supposed to do—lift each other up daily.
Intimacy Is Forged, Not Fallen Into
Finally, we’re reminded that intimacy with God doesn’t happen on mountaintops alone. It’s forged in the valleys, the ordinary days, the hard choices. When we fix our thoughts on Jesus—not just once, but again and again—we build a relationship that’s deep, resilient, and true.
God keeps choosing us. Daily. Are we choosing Him back?
So let’s keep fixing our thoughts. Let’s encourage one another daily. Let’s remember that Jesus is better. And let’s never stop pressing into the intimacy He offers—especially when life makes it hard.
Because when we fix our eyes on Jesus, we find our way home.
Reflection Questions:
What habits help you fix your thoughts on Jesus?
Where are you tempted to place something or someone above Him?
Who can you encourage today? Don’t wait—do it now.
