Once again I have found God’s promises to be true.
After scans that identified my condition as being “serious”; coupled with other serious health issues I already have, reading the results had taken me aback. Before I slipped into despair, which I felt would be easy to do if not careful, I was unexpectedly impressed with the instruction to, “Turn your eyes upon Jesus.”
Being the title of an old hymn that’s based on His Word, I could almost hear the long-ago words and music echoing in my heart ...
Turn your eyes upon Jesus
Look full on His wonderful face
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim
In the light of His glory and grace.
I did just that, and the stress faded before it grew any stronger. I then began thinking about the message at the hymn’s beginning: “O soul, are you weary and troubled? | No light in the darkness you see? | There’s light for a look at the Savior | And life more abundant and free!”
God truly knows how we feel, and how to reach our hearts with His comfort. Thankfully we can trust Him. When life seems right or wrong, we can wisely build our trust by practicing being aware of His continuing presence in our life, and treating Him like we do a best friend – by bouncing around our thoughts, celebrating together the good, looking for good advice when troubled, and just knowing they will be there when we’re down and need Him. And by seeing His Word as holding bits of treasure just waiting for us to discover, can deepen our trust, and greatly enrich our life for now and the future. It all works together to help us keep our eyes … and so our heart … focused on Him who truly is our light that shines even brighter in our dark places.
“Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. Remember the wonders he has done ….” 1 Chronicles 16:10-12 NIV
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Published in FaithWriter's Daily Devotional, 2/24/25
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