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*What does it mean to look to Jesus?*
* to fix our eyes on Him
* to focus our attention on Him
* to Zero In, Zero Out, Zero Up
! 1. Zero In
* Look with *Confidence* = *Rely* on Him
/“Looking unto Jesus…”/
* Looking at *Who* He is, *What* He has done and *What* He can do for us
* Looking to Him as our *source of strength and help*
* Looking to Him for our *deliverance and victory*
* Looking to Him as our *encouragement and motivation* to persevere and remain faithful to the end
* *As long as we keep our eyes on Him and rely on the Holy Spirit, we will make it and finish well.*
! 2. Zero Out
* Look without *Distractions* = *Focus* on Him
/“… the author and finisher of our faith …”/
* *Looking to Jesus alone* and not at anyone or anything else
* *Why?*
So that, we can:
* *Follow* His leading, guidance and direction
* *Hear* His voice clearly
* *Fulfil* His will and purpose
! 3. Zero Up
* Look with *Anticipation* = *Be blessed* by Him
/“For the joy set before Him … and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”/
* He is our *goal* – to finish the race well with Him
* He is our *reward* – to receive His approval and to see Him face to face
*You will look to Him* if you really love Him and trust Him.
*Why must we look to Jesus?*
/“Consider Him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.”
([[v.3|bible:Heb.
12:3]])/
KJV – ” … lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls.”
So that *you will not give up*!
*You will keep running* till you reach the finish line.
!! Biblical examples to follow:
* 1 Samuel 17 – David vs Goliath
* 2 Kings 19 – King Hezekiah vs the Assyrian Army
* 2 Chronicles 20 – King Jehoshaphat vs the Moabites, Ammonites and Meunites
* Daniel 3 – Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego vs the Fiery Furnace
* Daniel 6 – Daniel vs the lions
* Matthew 14 – Peter vs the waves
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Challenge:
Look to Jesus.
Keep your eyes fixed on Him.
* Zero In = Look with Confidence = Rely on Him
* Zero Out = Look without Distractions = Focus on Him
* Zero Up = Look with Anticipation = Be blessed by Him
Psalm 46:1-2; 34:4-6
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