A Closer Look II
The Second in a Series of An Inspirational Collection of Morning and Evening Devotionals
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Looking unto Jesus – Day 23 Morning.
Looking unto Jesus requires spiritual eyes, and seeing Jesus requires a spiritual transformation within the heart of man. The world thinks that seeing is believing, but in the heavenly – believing is seeing. Jesus confirmed this truth to Thomas. “Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed” (John 20:29). Paul tells us that spiritual truth comes from God Himself through the power and revelation of the Holy Spirit. “But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit” (1 Corinthians 2:9-10). We look unto Jesus as the author of our faith; He is the only way for man to receive eternal life. We look unto Jesus as the finisher of our faith; He endured the cross for all mankind.
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About the Book
A Closer Look II is the second in a series of morning and evening devotionals developed from the Lord’s inspiration during times of personal prayer and Bible study. They include recollections from notes taken while in fellowship with friends and family during worship and small group Bible studies. Included in this series is a number of devotions on the various names of God. The God we serve is all knowing, all powerful, all loving, and worthy of our praise and worship. Spend extra time learning His names and sharing them with family, friends, and those needing special encouragement.
These devotions are not intended to replace your daily reading of God’s Word—the Holy Bible. Neither are they intended to replace your time spent in personal prayer on a daily basis. Rather, they are intended to encourage you to take a closer look at God’s Word during quiet times in the presence of our Lord. They can be read over the course of a month and then repeated in subsequent months. It is not necessary to wait for the first day of the month to begin reading; simply begin with the devotional for that day of the month—morning or evening.
About the Author
Robert L. Thompson is an ordained Deacon with more than thirty years of Bible teaching experience in Southern Baptist churches with many diverse groups. He is the author of G.R.A.C.E. Evangelism—Five Steps to Fulfilling God’s Purpose in Sharing the Gospel, and A Closer Look—An Inspirational Collection of Morning and Evening Devotionals. He and his wife Melissa have four adult children and one grandchild. They reside in Virginia.