A Rabbits concentration

If you ever try to outstare a rabbit you will lose. The big, round, unblinking eyes fix on an object and the animal doesn’t move unless it must flee. A rabbit sees in every direction because of the placement of its eyes on either side of the head. It is dependent on its keen eyes and fast running for protection.

When a rabbit concentrates on staring at you there is a reason to believe that he blocks out all other things except something else that may move and suggests danger.

When rabbits are born, they are blind, naked, and totally helpless. Within ten days their eyes are big and round, and in fourteen days they hop along behind their mother. Few animals are fast enough to outrun a rabbit – they can run at over 70km/hour.

A rabbit is always poised for flight. The next time you see one, stand still and watch him. You will see him jerk his muscles, always ready to leap. At the same time, he will be staring at you through unblinking eyes. You are his whole subject of concentration now, and if you so much as make one move that he interprets as danger he will be off in a flash. But if you watch long enough, he will probably go back to eating while continuing to keep his attention focused on you in case you prove to be dangerous.

The rabbit coordinates all his actions through his eyes and the messages he gets from what he sees. His simple brain is programmed to tell him when it is time to run or when it is safe to stay. He never quits being watchful and is always ready to respond to danger.

In our daily Christian lives, we should be the same.

The apostle Peter told us clearly that we need to “Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.” 1 Peter 5:8 NLT.