Jesus Always

I’ve been doing a daily devotional called “Jesus Always” by Sarah Young, and I’ve been really enjoying it. It’s written from the viewpoint of God speaking directly to you with scripture references that confirm the messaging. A recent entry was so beautiful that I had to share it with you.

“You are troubled by fear of failure, but my Love for you will never fail. Let Me describe what I see as I gaze at you, beloved. You look regal, for I have clothed you in My righteousness and crowned you with glory and honor. You are radiant, especially when you are looking at Me. You are beautiful as you reflect My Glory back to Me. In fact, you delight Me so much that I rejoice over you with shouts of Joy! This is how you appear through My grace-filled vision.

Because I am infinite, I can see you as you are now and as you will be in heaven — simultaneously, Viewing you in the present, I work with you on things you need to change. Seeing you from the heavenly perspective, I love you as if you were already perfect.

I want you to learn to look at yourself–and others–through the lens of My unfailing Love. As you persevere in this, you will gradually find it easier to love yourself and others.

Hebrews 2:7 You made them a little lower than the angels; you crowned them with glory and honor

Psalm 34:5 Those who look to him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed.

2 Cornithians 3:18 And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate^[a] the Lord’s glory,are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.

Zephaniah 3:17 The Lord your God is with you,
    the Mighty Warrior who saves.
He will take great delight in you;
    in his love he will no longer rebuke you,
   but will rejoice over you with singing.