Looking Unto Jesus (Part 2)!

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Friday, August 29, 2025 Topic: LOOKING UNTO JESUS (Part 2)! Memory Verse: "They looked to Him and were radiant, and their faces were not ashamed" - Psalms 34:5 NKJV Bible Text: Hebrews 12:2 KJV 2. Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. INSPIRATION: Scriptures was careful to mention that as they looked up to him, their faces became radiant and there was no shame or confusion traced to them. When you gaze intently on Jesus, His glory rubs off on you and makes you to radiate same. In fact, Scriptures say you become transformed into the image you see (2 Cor. 3:18). This doesn't seem logical but no one makes meaning to spiritual principles with their senses. The more you look to Jesus, the more He's magnified in the face of your reality. An intently focused gaze on Jesus pulls you to your altar of true worship. True worshippers according to John 4:23-24 are few today. Unfortunately, herein lies God's agenda in asking you to focus on Jesus. If your gaze doesn't inspire worship, you would have missed a great opportunity to get into the heart of God and make Him dwell in your worship (Ps. 22:3). The key to making Him dwell in your praise lies in how you focus. Don't forget too that His presence makes mountains melt like wax (Ps. 97:5) and skip like rams (Ps. 114: 4,6). TODAY'S TAKE HOME: What is your focus daily? Does it feature Jesus prominently? If your focus is put on a scale, what would it read? How many percent of it would reflect looking unto Jesus? PRAYER: O Lord, I receive grace to put my attention and affection solely on you. I make it an act of true worship. My heart will trust in You in the good and bad times, in Jesus name.