Look Unto Jesus!

‘Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God’(Hebrews 12:2)

The Amplified translation of the above verse says: ‘looking away (from all that will distract) to Jesus, Who is the Leader and the Source of our faith (giving the first incentive for our belief) and is also its Finisher..’ Jesus is our prime focus in our daily life.  Looking at our circumstances weakens our faith.  In the Bible we read about Abraham who faced the same problem as we are today.

Go with me to Gen 15: 1-6, ‘After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.” But Abram said, “Lord God, what will You give me, seeing I go childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?” Then Abram said, “Look, You have given me no offspring; indeed one born in my house is my heir!” And behold, the word of the Lord came to him, saying, “This one shall not be your heir, but one who will come from your own body shall be your heir.” Then He brought him outside and said, “Look now toward heaven, and count the stars if you are able to number them.” And He said to him, “So shall your descendants be.” And he believed in the Lord, and He accounted it to him for righteousness.’ 

Abraham received promise after promise but nothing happened.  Finally, he said, ‘look God you have not given me a child as you promised’.  Abraham showed God his barrenness but God showed him where to focus.  God said, ‘look NOW toward the heavens and count the stars – if you are able to number them’.   God reminded Abraham to focus on Him who is able to do the impossible’. 

Look away from all your distractions and  look unto Jesus!  It may be temptations, or hopeless situations or financial needs.  But NOW LOOK UNTO JESUS!  In the book of Psalm 121:1-2 says, ‘I will lift up my eyes to the hills— From whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.’  Are you wondering who is going to help you?!  Have you forgotten your True Resource of your life? Look unto Jesus in your prayer from where your help comes from. He is the One who supplies Your ALL needs.

Are you feeling guilty that you have failed God?  No! you are looking at the wrong things;  your flaws, failures and short-comings.  Look at the One who called you, separated you from this world, foreordained you and called you by your name.  He is faithful regardless of your unfaithfulness!  He is perfect who is perfecting you and will bring it to completion till His return.  So cheer up my friend!  He will never fail you or forsake you!  He will never let you down!  You can trust Him and look to Him.

Now Pray with me:

Dear Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your Son Jesus Christ who is my life, the author and the finisher of my faith. He is my true source and all I need.   I place my trust in Him!  My help, support and supplies comes from You alone!  Thank You.  In Jesus Name. Amen.

Further Study:  Hebrews 12:1-2; Rom 4:17-22