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Sunday, October 4, 2009

Looking Unto Jesus


"Jesus became like us so we could become like Him."
~ Attributed to early church leaders



Looking Unto Jesus

Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 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 ...
~ Hebrews 12:1-2 (NKJV)

And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
~ John 1:14 (ESV)

The heavens declare the glory of God.
~ Psalms 19:1 (NKJV)


We become like that which we gaze upon most.

If we gaze upon discouraging situations, we will be discouraged.
If we gaze upon temptations and failures, we will continue to fail.
If we gaze upon the things of this world, we will be like this world.

If we gaze upon blessings, we will be blessed—and thankful.
If we lovingly gaze upon loved ones, we will be love—and loved.
If we are looking unto Jesus, we will become like Him.

We look upon Him on every page of the Bible, because Jesus is the Word of God. We look upon Him in moments of quiet prayer and in anguished pleas for deliverance.

When we look upon Him, we find grace and truth—and we behold His glory. And like the heavens in which His glory also dwells, we cannot help but declare it.

Lord Jesus, for some thirty-three years You walked in this world. You knew its struggles and temptations and pain. You, the Man of Sorrows, endured much agony, yet endured it until the final cry, "It is finished!" Give us endurance, and fill our mouths with praise of Your glory.

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10 comments:

  1. Keeping my eyes upon my Lord, may my eyes never stray.

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  2. I suppose its time to relax, get comfortable and not take my eyes off Jesus till it's time to go home. Anther great post Anne.

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  3. This post reminds me of the poem about a child learning what he lives, Anne.

    I'm determined, by God's grace, to live a Jesus-focused life.

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  4. "We become like that which we gaze upon most"

    "for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross..." Hebrews 12:2


    "And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise." Hebrews 6:15

    Focusing on Promise rather than problem catapults us to Victory.

    Thank you Anne.

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  5. Denise, I hearily "Amen" your prayer.

    T. Anne, I think you've perfectly captured the essence of "Be still and know that I am God."

    Julie, I hadn't thought about that poem. I agree, the concept is exactly the same.

    Doug, I like "Promise rather than problem" CATAPULTING us to victory. Thanks!

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  6. I love this:


    If we gaze upon blessings, we will be blessed—and thankful.
    If we lovingly gaze upon loved ones, we will be love—and loved.
    If we are looking unto Jesus, we will become like Him.

    such comfort!!!!!!

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  7. "We become like that which we gaze upon most."

    Amen to this one. This is so true.

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  8. Michelle, I'm blessed to know you found comfort in words here.

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  9. jojoagot, thanks for stopping by. I didn't comment on anything, but I liked your blog. I'll be back.

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