Do you long for a closer relationship with Jesus? Are you uncertain, as was I, over how to look at Jesus (Hebrews 3:1 and 12:2). After all we can’t see Him and we are often cautioned not to rely on feelings, so how do we “look” at Him?

I pondered this many times, not really knowing how to do this. Then I thought of the fact that we know a person by their characteristics. I have one sister whose trade mark is kindness, even to the extent of buying clothes for the indigent children in her classroom.  Another sister is very thoughtful and always ready to help any one who needs a lift in life. My brother is an energetic fireball full of energy to use in behalf of those in his life. If we as humans know each other by our attributes how much more so can we know Jesus by His?

I searched Scripture to identify the characteristics of Jesus the Son separate from those of God the Father. Of course some are the same but many are unique to Jesus

My findings yielded a great reward in my prayer time as I felt more connected to Jesus. I have come into a much closer relationship with Him than I had previously experienced. I am learning how to focus my eyes on Him.

Most of us like to hear our name spoken affectionately. We certainly all love compliments. Our Savior also takes joy in hearing His name and His wonderful attributes acknowledged. I have started to praise Him in my prayer time by recognizing some of His characteristics

“They who know your name will trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you” (Psalm 9:10). I did find my trust and faith being built up as I reflected upon and proclaimed the wonderful facets of Jesus. To do so reminds me of the beauty of a diamond projecting facets of light as it is viewed from different angles.

I read the Scripture which describes an aspect of Jesus, reflect on it, and then proclaim aloud the attribute as I thank Him for it. Here are some examples of the numerous qualities I found in Scripture.

Jesus, I thank you that you are the door of salvation. What an inviting picture of Jesus standing in the opening through which we are privileged to enter. At our homes people only enter through the door when they are invited in. The invitation is always open at Jesus’ door.

Jesus, you are a sure foundation. We all are aware of the importance of a good foundation for a physical structure. The foundation upon which we build our lives is even more critical. The Bible talks about the man who builds on the sand as opposed to the one who builds on a rock.  Jesus offers that sure foundation.  He is the firm rock beneath us as we weather the storms of life.

Jesus, I thank you that you are the living water. You said that whoever drinks of that living water will never thirst again. You also told us that living water would flow out of us to those around us. I meet thirsty people every day in my life.  Many are not aware of what that spiritual thirst is nor do they know where to go for a drink.

Lord, I thank you I am learning to look at Jesus through His attributes.

© Peggy Park 2008

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