A Prayer To Gaze On The Beauty Of Jesus (Clip)
Gary Wilkerson passionately calls believers to fix their hearts on Jesus, seeking a deeper, transformative encounter with His beauty and power.
This sermon emphasizes the deep desire to know God more intimately, to behold His beauty, and to experience the power of His life, death, and resurrection. It encourages a focus on seeking God above all else, even amidst life's challenges, and calls for a continual hunger for a deeper relationship with Him.
Full Transcript
Lord, I think tonight I feel... Man, I feel this drawing in my heart towards your face to know you more, towards your eyes to see you more, to gaze upon your beauty, to behold the glory of God. So Jesus, I'm crying out to you tonight, not just for my until. I thank you that you've given me my until.
I'm unashamedly a man of one thing. If everything else falls apart, I still have this one thing that I so long for is just to know you and the power of your life and death and resurrection. And I think there's people across this room right now.
They're saying, Lord, I need a seismic shift in my life. And others that actually need to say, I agree with you, Pastor Gary. That is my one thing.
But my one thing is always increasing. I want more of that one thing. I want more.
Sermon Outline
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- A heartfelt cry to know Jesus more deeply
- The desire to gaze upon the beauty of Christ
- Acknowledging Jesus as the source of life and power
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- The importance of having one central spiritual focus
- Embracing the power of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection
- Encouragement for a personal seismic shift in faith
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- The continual hunger for more of Jesus
- Unashamed devotion to the one thing that matters
- Invitation to align hearts with the longing for Christ
Key Quotes
“Lord, I think tonight I feel... Man, I feel this drawing in my heart towards your face to know you more, towards your eyes to see you more, to gaze upon your beauty, to behold the glory of God.” — Gary Wilkerson
“I'm unashamedly a man of one thing. If everything else falls apart, I still have this one thing that I so long for is just to know you and the power of your life and death and resurrection.” — Gary Wilkerson
“I want more of that one thing. I want more.” — Gary Wilkerson
Application Points
- Set aside daily time to focus solely on Jesus and His beauty.
- Cultivate a personal prayer life that seeks a deeper knowledge of Christ.
- Be open to spiritual shifts that reorient your heart toward Jesus as your central focus.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 'one thing' Gary Wilkerson refers to?
The 'one thing' is a deep, personal desire to know Jesus and experience the power of His life, death, and resurrection.
Why does the speaker emphasize gazing on Jesus' beauty?
Gazing on Jesus' beauty draws believers into a closer relationship with Him, transforming their hearts and lives.
What does a 'seismic shift' in life mean in this context?
It refers to a profound spiritual change or awakening that reorients a person's faith and priorities around Christ.
Is this sermon aimed at new believers or mature Christians?
The message encourages both new and mature believers to deepen their devotion and hunger for Jesus.
How can one cultivate a longing for Jesus as described?
Through prayer, meditation on Christ's life and resurrection, and intentional focus on His presence.