We Would See Jesus
The sermon emphasizes the importance of focusing on Jesus and seeing the world through His perspective, allowing us to experience joy and have a deeper understanding of His character.
A.B. Simpson emphasizes the importance of focusing on Jesus and the future glory that awaits believers. He encourages the congregation to look beyond their current struggles and to envision the opportunities for service and joy that lie ahead, just as Jesus endured the cross for the joy set before Him. By gazing upon Jesus, we become transformed and reflect His beauty in our lives, much like a child who sees a golden sign reflected on a brick wall. Simpson urges believers to ensure that their vision is solely on Christ, as this will shape their perspective and actions. Ultimately, everything we behold will be influenced by our focus on Him.
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Glory to Jesus for all the things laid up for us in the days to come. Glory to Him for all the visions of service in the future, the opportunities of doing good that are far away as well as close at hand. Our Savior was able to despise the cross for the joy that was before Him. Let us look up to Him, and rise up to Him until we reach the peak and are able to look out from the mount of vision over all the distant land. Not a single thing will come to us in all the future in which we may not be able to see the King in His beauty. Let us be very sure that we look at nothing else.
Our pupils will then become so impressed as they look at this vision that they will not be able to reflect anything else.
My small son came to ' me once and said, "Papa, look for a long time at that golden sign across the street. Now look at that brick wall and tell me what you see." "Why, I see the yellow sign on the brick wall," I replied. And he laughed merrily over it. So, if we look a long time upon Jesus we cannot look at anything else without seeing a reflection of Him. Everything which we behold will become a part of Him.
Sermon Outline
- Looking to Jesus for Vision
- The Importance of Focusing on Jesus
- The Result of Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus
- Seeing the King in His Beauty
- Everything Becoming a Reflection of Him
Key Quotes
“Our Savior was able to despise the cross for the joy that was before Him.” — A.B. Simpson
“If we look a long time upon Jesus we cannot look at anything else without seeing a reflection of Him.” — A.B. Simpson
“Everything which we behold will become a part of Him.” — A.B. Simpson
Application Points
- Make a conscious effort to focus on Jesus in your daily life, allowing Him to be your motivation and guide.
- Avoid distractions and stay focused on Jesus, keeping Him as your sole focus.
- Look at Jesus and see the King in His beauty, allowing His character and nature to shape your perspective.