We sometimes sing the song “Looking to Thee” which encourages us to constantly look unto Jesus. The thought for this song is taken from Hebrews 12:2, where the apostle implored that we would be “looking unto Jesus” as an example of suffering with patience. There are several things for which one must look unto Jesus. Notice that we look unto Jesus as…

Our Example:Jesus left “us an example, that you should follow His steps.” His example shows how to act while suffering (1 Pet. 2:20-23). Also, as Jesus never transgressed the commandments of God, He serves as the truest example of holiness and purity (Heb. 4:15). We must look unto Jesus as our perfect example and emulate Him in patience, suffering, spirit, and obedience. Let us look unto Jesus as our example and follow in His steps.

Our Savior:In Titus 1:4, Paul identifies Jesus as “our Savior.” In fact, we find that Jesus is the one who originated (authored) our salvation and is able to deliver on the promise of eternal life (Heb. 5:9). We, as sinners, are deserving of an eternal death in Hell (Rom. 3:23; 6:23). We must then look unto Jesus for He alone is the one who can save us from eternal death (Acts 4:12).

Our King:Jesus proclaimed that He has been given “all authority” (Matt. 28:18). It is no wonder then that Paul, through the Spirit, declared Him to be the “King of kings and Lord of lords” (1 Tim. 6:15). Inherent in the fact that Jesus is King is the truth that He has authority over you and over me. Therefore, we must look to Jesus as our King and obey Him in “everything” (Eph. 5:24).

Let us see our great need to look unto Jesus from morning to evening every day we are upon this earth. Follow in His footsteps as your example, praise Him as your Savior, and obey Him as your King!

David Eldridge