What does looking to Christ mean in a believer's life?

Looking to Christ is a metaphor that signifies complete reliance and trust in Him for salvation. In Numbers 21:8-9, the Israelites were instructed to look at the brazen serpent for healing from their snake bites. This act of looking was, in essence, an expression of faith; it was not their action that healed them but rather their reliance on God's provision. Similarly, believers today are called to look to Christ, who was lifted up on the cross, for healing from sin. This continual act of faith involves recognizing our complete need for Him and finding our sustenance and strength in Him alone. It illustrates the relationship between faith and the assurance of salvation in the believer's life.