"But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up steadfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God." Acts 7:55
Since God is a spirit, you may ask, how can there be a right hand of God? Because, at "the right hand of God" indicates the place of prominence, the place of honor. God has promised Jesus Christ that He would glorify Him and give Him a name that is above every name. Jesus Christ is exalted! He is at the right hand of God. In Hebrews 1:3 we are told,
". . . when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high." The fact that He was seated at the right hand of God indicates that His work was completed ~ our redemption is finished. But that doesn't mean He isn't still working in our behalf.
Are we looking up steadfastly today, as Stephen did back then? What are our sights focused on? Are we lifting our mind to "behold the Lamb of God?"
While many are busy trying to set forth satisfactory definitions of the word "faith," we do well to simply consider that believing is directing the heart's attention to Jesus! It is lifting the mind to behold the Lamb of God, and never ceasing that beholding for the rest of our lives! Faith is a redirecting of our sight, getting God in our focus, and when we lift our eyes inward upon Him, we are sure to meet friendly eyes gazing back at us!
May God bless you with a wonderful day as you look steadfastly toward His wondrous Person, quietly, and without strain.
Love in Christ Jesus, Sandy |
