For an even better experience, download the FiftyFour app now

    Play StoreApp Store

    Practice looking at God

    We know that Jesus continuously looked at God throughout His life and this fellowship with God was the source of everything in His ministry.

    … the Son can do nothing by Himself; He can do only what He sees His Father doing … (John 5:19)

    We also know that we are to look at God and our inward fellowship with God will be the source of everything in our lives, including our leadership.

    And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. (2 Corinthians 3:18)

    Practically, here is what it means to look at God.

    The Holy Spirit is living in your heart. He reveals God to you. So, inwardly, turn to Him. In your heart look at Him in every situation. Whatever you’re going through, look at Him. He is always there.
    Look at Him with love, with surrender, with worship, with dependency. Talk to Him, listen to Him.

    Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you … (James 4:8)

    Look at Him in the good times; look at Him in the bad. Look at Him when you feel like it; look at Him when you don’t.
    Tell Him what you’re going through, what you need, what you think you know, what you don’t know. Tell Him everything. And listen to Him. Always listen to Him.
    Open your heart for His conviction, for His encouragement, for Him to express His love for you, for Him to guide you.

    Whatever you’re going through, turn to Him in your heart, look at Him, love Him and listen to Him.
    In your heart, turn from relying on your own wisdom and strength. Express your inability to do anything of value without Him!
    As you look at Him you will be changed day by day, more and more, into His image.

    Do this with all that is within you (Psalm 103:1)!

    Please practice this now. Whatever you’re going through at the moment – whether it’s good or bad – turn to God in your heart, giving everything to Him.

    And, in the days to come, do this – all the time, in every situation. As you do this regularly, it will become normal for you, and, more and more you will be living by His indwelling life!