Weekly Reflection
LOOK UNTO JESUS AND LIVE
The bible passage for today tells us how the Israelites were bitten by serpents as a consequence of their disobedience. Moses, as instructed by God, lifted up a bonze serpent on a pole, and those who looked at it were healed. This passage foretells the life of Jesus Christ, who was lifted up on the cross for the salvation of humanity. Just as the Israelites looked at the bronze serpent and were healed, we could look to Jesus and receive salvation.
LOOKING UNTO JESUS:
Faith and trust: Looking unto Jesus requires faith and trust in His power to save and heal.
Salvation and healing: Jesus offers salvation from sin and healing from it’s effects, just as the bronze serpent brought healing to those who looked at it.
Hope and redemption : The story of the bronze serpent serves as a symbol of hope and redemption pointing to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. So, when we trust in Jesus Christ, we receive the power to be saved and to be healed. We can also look to Him for divine guidance and redemption. When we have faith in His sacrifice, we receive the salvation He offers through the cross. We believe in His redemption power and experience the promise of eternal life through Him.
According to Philippians 2:5-11. The Bible verses describe Jesus' humanity, obedience, and sacrifices, as well as His subsequent exaltation by God. It encourages believers to adopt a similar mindset of humanity and obedience.
Looking unto Jesus Christ and living also involves:
Humanity and obedience: following Jesus' example of humanity and obedience even in the face of challenges and hardships.
Selflessness and sacrifice: Embracing a selfless and sacrificial mindset , just as Jesus gave Himself for the sake of others.
Exaltation and vindication: Trusting that God will exalt and vindicate those who humble themselves and follow Jesus’ example. How can we look unto Jesus Christ and live.
A) By trusting in Jesus Christ, faith in His sacrifice, Hope in His redemption and model Jesus humility – strive to emulate Jesus humility and obedience in our daily life, relationship and decisions.
B) By surrender to God’s will, surrendering our own desires and ambitions to God’s will, trusting in His sovereignty and goodness.
C) By finding strength in Jesus Christ, look to Jesus as an example and source of strength, especially in times of challenges and uncertainty.
In conclusion:
Applying all these key principles mentioned above will help us as Christians to look unto Jesus Christ and live our lives in the face of difficulty. God bless you as you apply it on your daily work with God in Jesus Christ Name.
REMAIN BLESSED.