Daily Devotional
Encounter
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Day 12
Matthew 17:8 (ESV)
[8] And when they lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only.
Jesus—The Center of Glory, Now and Forever
After a moment of brilliant glory and the appearance of Moses and Elijah, the disciples "saw no one but Jesus only." The lesson is profound: all spiritual experience points us back to Christ, who is the center and fulfillment of God’s plan. Jesus stands at the heart of every true encounter with God—yesterday, today, and forever. We are not meant to seek only the experience, but the One who is the Author and Goal of all spiritual reality. As you pursue moments of closeness with God, focus your heart on Jesus above everything and everyone else. Let your daily worship, prayers, and hopes revolve around Him as your "one thing." In every encounter, let Jesus remain the main thing—in your heart now, and in eternity to come.
Key Takeaway
Set your eyes on Jesus; He is the center and goal of all true encounters with God.
Questions to Consider
- Is Jesus at the center of your worship and daily life—why or why not?
- How do life’s distractions or experiences sometimes take your eyes off Christ?
- What can you do today to focus your attention and affections on Jesus alone?
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