LOOK TO HIM
(Keep Your Eyes On The Lord)
Give your full attention when you’re in a Church service, studying the Word, or listening to a message, so you can get the best the Lord has prepared for you
TO THE BIBLE HEBREWS 12:2 NIV
“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
LET’S TALK
Just few weeks after Jesus’ ascension, Peter and John had a remarkable encounter with a lame man at the temple gate. This man the Bible recorded was lame from his mother’s womb and was often laid at that gate to ask alms from people going in. The Bible says “…Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us” (Acts 3:4 KJV). In other words, he asked the man to give them his attention!
Expecting to get some money, the lame man promptly gave them his attention, but he got much more! Instead of giving him money, Peter said to the man: “…Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” Peter didn’t stop there; “Taking him by the right hand, he (Peter) helped him up, and instantly the man’s feet and ankles became strong. He jumped to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and jumping, and praising God” (Acts 3:6-8 NIV). Glory to God!
When you give the Lord and His Word your attention, you’re sure to have testimonies and outstanding results. So set your heart on the Lord; focus on His Word and on the power of the Holy Spirit. Meditate on His grace and love, and you’ll always be victorious.
Go Deeper: Proverbs 4:20-22, Proverbs 23:26
RELATE: Prayer
Dear Father, my spirit is tuned to you and attentive to your voice today. I look away from everything else and focus on your Word. Your glory is revealed in me and I walk in the realities of your Kingdom, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Act
Consciously avoid or put away distractions the next time you’re in church or having your quiet time.