See Jesus Only

"Thus says the LORD: "Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool. Where is the house that you will build Me? And where is the place of My rest? ² For all those things My hand has made, and all those things exist," says the LORD. "But on this one will I look: on him who is poor and of a contrite spirit, and who trembles at My word."

Isaiah 66:1-2

God has revealed His eyes go to and fro throughout the whole earth, seeking to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are loyal to Him (2 Chron. 16:9).  Through the prophet Isaiah, God gave a snapshot of such a person:  one who is humble of heart, with a contrite spirit, who trembles at His Word.  Does God's Word have such an effect on you?  In the New Testament, there is a lovely fulfillment of this passage when Jesus was transfigured before His disciples.

Jesus took Peter, James, and John up a mountain to pray.  The disciples, bless their hearts, were overcome with sleep.  They awoke in a shock to see Jesus tranfigured in radiance, speaking with Elijah and Moses appeared with Him.  They spoke of His decease and future glory.  Peter, not knowing what to say in such a rare moment, suggested they build tabernacles for Jesus, Elijah, and Moses.  Suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and Matthew 17:5-8:  "While he [Peter] was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and suddenly a voice came out of the cloud, saying, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!" ⁶ And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their faces and were greatly afraid. ⁷ But Jesus came and touched them and said, "Arise, and do not be afraid." ⁸ When they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only."

When the Father spoke from heaven, the disciples heard His words and fell on their faces in great fear.  Jesus came near His disciples, touched them, and spoke words of comfort to them:  "Arise, and do not be afraid."  When they mustered the courage to look up, hearing Christ's command, they saw no one but Jesus only.  I love this!  No longer was their gaze upon bright lights and shining clouds. They were not busy thinking and talking about potential future building projects!  They were not in awe of seeing men of faith they respected:  they only saw Jesus.  May we who have been humbled before God and tremble at His Word turn our eyes upon Jesus only, for God has looked upon our low, powerless, and fruitless condition.  We have been sleeping when we could have been praying, but God looks upon the heart.  He has many things to tell us if we will listen.  When we are weary and frightened Jesus will come to us, touch, and speak comfort.

Bow before your Maker, man!  Tremble before His Word!  Humble yourself before your LORD and Saviour, and He will lift you up.