Some Christians may confess in seeing little power or evidence of God in their lives. Still He is good to us. His power to complete His work in us is ongoing even if we feel it or not. The issue is that most of the time our hearts drift and more easily our minds.
When we are disconnected from the power source life becomes dim and dismal.
I remember during a church tent meeting a speaker said, "Close your eyes and you will see a Scripture." Just as he was finishing his sentence a verse clearly appeared in sizable font. It was if the Bible was in front of me but my eyes were shut. It was Colossians 3:2 which says, "Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth." (ESV). Another translation uses the word affection.
Later that evening, I read the Scripture but not fully understanding how important this verse would anchor me in those adolescent years. It meant locking my gaze on His lovely eyes. It would steady my passions and affections. Looking to Jesus meant light and discernment. But too often there was tantalizing distractions which lead me into shadowy places.
If you truly love someone (even on the worse day) there's something in those eyes. You see love. You feel a welcoming trust. Most importantly, you don't feel lost. The connection of the eyes between someone you love gives a sense of balance and space. When my wife's meet mine and she smiles no matter how miserable I might feel, the moment is lit up with joy.
Beloved friends, look to Jesus. Fix your eyes fully on His lovely face. True to the hymn the things of this earth will grow strangely dim. And it all starts with a yearning heart to see Jesus...just as Moses cried to see His glory.
Now all we can see of God is like a cloudy picture in a mirror. Later we will see him face to face. We don't know everything, but then we will, just as God completely understands us. (I Corinthians 13:12 CEV)
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