This picture reminds me of something I see multiple times a day- each and every day. That is, my dogs looking for a snack (or more accurately- as much food as they can get). No matter what they were doing before they saw the snack, it is immediately forgotten!!!! In other words- they have their eye on the prize!!! They are focused, but what are we concentrating on....
Hebrews 12:1-2 NASB
(1) Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,
(2) fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
(1) Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,
(2) fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
It is easy to let things get in the way of being a Christian- work, family, civic responsibilities, you name it!!! But, before we can REALLY focus, we need to eliminate the obstacles that would hinder our attention (Heb. 12:1). Then, we are free to really do what verse 2 tells us to. Unlike the animal above, our goal is not a treat, but rather a calling. But, you can learn a lot from a dog!!!