We Become What We Behold

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Catey Stover in Victory Call

Jeremiah 2:5b “…they…went after worthless things and became worthless.”

The Lord spoke these words to “all the clans of the house of Israel…” about their forefathers through the prophet Jeremiah.

It is a reminder to us that we become what we behold.
To behold: to gaze upon (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/behold)

2 Corinthians 3:18 “And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another: For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.”

It gives us pause to seriously consider what we behold. What captures our attention? What holds our gaze? Are we going after worthless things like the Israelites of old or are we beholding the Greatest Treasure, The Beautiful One, The One True God, The Eternal One, The Lover of our soul, The Lifter of our chin, our Maker?

Friend, “Behold your God.” Is 40:9

 

Written By Diane Hunt:Diane Hunt serves on the board of America’s Keswick and provides ministry support from her home in North Carolina. She is also a biblical counselor and women’s event speaker. For more information about having Diane speak at your next event please contact her at dhunt@americaskeswick.org.

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Think About This: “God dwells in His creation and is everywhere indivisibly present in all His works. He is transcendent above all His works even while He is immanent within them.” – A.W. Tozer

The Daily Bible Reading: Acts 5 | You can download our 2021 Daily Bible Reading Plan by clicking here. 

This Week’s Verse to Memorize: And of His fullness we have all received, and grace for grace. ¹⁷ For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. –John 1:16-17