July 9
Light for the DaysLooking unto Jesus.—Hebrews 12:2.
DO I look to Jesus as the only ground of my hope for time and eternity? As my wisdom, to enlighten: my righteousness, to justify: my sanctification, that I may be holy: my complete, and full, and everlasting redemption? Do I look to him as my example? Do I look to him not only for acceptance, but for encouragement, assistance, support and guidance, in all my duties, conflicts and sufferings? Is he all in all to me?
Like the bitten Israelite, look and live. For one look at self, take ten looks at Christ. Look at self only to see your need, and to Christ to find the remedy, the supply, the fullness. The least sight of Christ is saving; the least touch of Christ is healing. Constant looking is constant life.
When the heart grows weary, look to Jesus and consider him. Faith and meditation will fetch in fresh supplies of strength, comfort and courage. For he has assured us that if we suffer with him, we also shall reign with him; and this hope will be our helmet.—M HENRY.
Nearer, ever nearer. Christ, we draw to thee; Deep in adoration, Bending low the knee: All we have to offer, All we hope to be, Body, soul and spirit, All we yield to thee!—THWING.