the blessedness of contemplating
Jesus. Hebrews chapter 12 verse 2. Let
us fix our eyes on Jesus. There is no sweeter occupation
for the soul than to set its gaze steadily upon the Lord Jesus
Christ. He who was once despised and
rejected by men is now exalted in the heavens. The heart that
contemplates his beauty drinks deeply of heaven's own joy. The
world seeks gratification in a thousand fleeting things, but
the believer finds his satisfaction in contemplating Jesus. This
contemplation is not mere wandering thoughts. It is a sanctifying
gaze that changes the heart. I meditate on you through the
watches of the night. In the silence of the night,
when all earthly distractions fade, the soul communes with
its Savior and finds in Him a peace which surpasses all understanding. The Scriptures declare that the
man is blessed whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and
on His law he meditates day and night. Even more so, what joy
is found when the soul meditates upon the Living Word Himself,
Jesus Christ. To fix our eyes upon Him is to
behold the fountain of mercy and the King of glory. This world
with all its vanities beckons us to fix our minds below, but
the Spirit calls us higher. Set your hearts on things above,
where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds
on things above, not on earthly things. True blessedness is not
found by looking within or around, but by looking upward to the
Savior who reigns. To meditate upon Jesus is to
be transformed into His likeness, as we contemplate His love, His
sufferings, His righteousness, and His glory. Our faith is strengthened,
our repentance is deepened, and our hearts are drawn heavenward.
The more we gaze upon Him in faith and love, the more the
Spirit conforms us to His image. Would you be made strong against
sin? Would you be filled with peace amid trials? Would you
be stirred to greater holiness? Then set your eyes daily on the
Lord Jesus. In contemplating Him, we behold
the beauty that surpasses all beauty, the love that exceeds
all loves, the glory that shall fill all heaven. Blessed are
those who fix their hearts on Christ, for their joy shall never
wither, and their hope shall never fail. When we meditate
on His sin-atoning wounds, we are melted in repentance. When
we contemplate His righteousness, we are filled with assurance.
When we consider His sovereign reign, we are strengthened with
hope. When we behold His coming glory,
we are stirred to holiness. Would you be kept from sin, then
gaze upon the crucified and risen Lamb? Would you live above this
vain world, then anchor your soul by frequent meditation upon
your Savior? Therefore, holy brothers, who
share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus. Hebrews
chapter 3 verse 1