Looking Unto Jesus: 6 Biblical Benefits for Believers
To “look unto Jesus” means to fix your faith, attention, and trust on Him as the author and finisher of your faith and the source of every spiritual blessing (Hebrews 12:2).
In Short: When believers keep their focus on Jesus Christ, they receive His provision for every area of life. The Bible shows that looking unto Him brings salvation, Holy Spirit power, healing, deliverance, and peace. Fixing our eyes on Jesus keeps us steady in faith and aligned with God’s will in both trials and blessings.
Key Takeaways:
- Jesus is the only Savior, and looking to Him brings forgiveness and eternal life.
- Water baptism identifies believers with Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection and invokes the Lord Jesus Christ's blessed name upon them.
- Jesus is the Baptizer with the Holy Spirit and empowers believers for ministry.
- Christ still heals, and believers are encouraged to look to Him in faith for healing.
- The name of Jesus brings deliverance and victory over demonic oppression.
- Jesus gives peace, rest, and strength to those who are weary and burdened.
Key Scriptures: Hebrews 12:2; Matthew 28:18; Acts 4:12; John 14:6; Romans 6:4; Acts 10:48; Luke 3:16; Mark 16:17-18; Acts 9:34; Acts 16:18; Matthew 11:28; John 16:33
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Brief Bio: Pastor Jim Feeney, Ph.D., is a Pentecostal Bible teacher with more than 50 years of Spirit-filled ministry experience. His sermons and Bible studies are personally written and drawn from decades of service as a church planter, senior pastor, Bible college teacher and Dean, and as a trainer of ministers internationally in the Pentecostal tradition.
Introduction to Why We Should 'Look Unto Jesus'
Summary: After He rose from the dead, Jesus said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me” (Matthew 28:18). So you may look unto Jesus for every need, every provision, every blessing you seek for your life. And from His First Coming to earth to this very day, the heart cry of hungry souls is: "We would like to SEE JESUS!" (John 12:21)
Hebrews 12:2, KJV
- •• Jesus — the name above all names. In Jesus Christ resides limitless power over time and eternity. Every promise of God in the Bible (2 Corinthians 1:20) finds its fulfillment and guarantee in Jesus — the beginning and end, the Alpha and Omega (A to Z), the author and finisher of our faith. All God's promises, said the apostle Paul, are "Yes!" in Christ.
•• The NIV translation says, “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus.” As we do that today, as we focus on the magnificent blessings that flow from Him, we will see just how much our lives can be bettered by placing Jesus, the Son of God, at the very center of our lives. Seeing Jesus as the focus of our existence puts all else into proper perspective.
•• What does it mean to "look unto Jesus"? Let me suggest 6 very important ways. And very likely the Lord will show you even more in His Word.
1) Looking Unto Jesus for Salvation —
- •• How are we to be saved? to have our sins forgiven? to be born again and become sons or daughters of God? Through Jesus, the crucified and resurrected Son of God. He is the one and only way to God. The Bible declares that salvation is found in no one else. Jesus confirmed that when He said that no one comes to the Father except through Him.
•• In February 1969 I personally entered into that salvation. As a young officer in the U.S. Air Force, I repented of my sins and asked Jesus to be my Savior in a very personal way. My life changed profoundly and eternally that very evening, as I was born again and began a new life committed to serving God and His Son Jesus Christ.
•• If your heart is desiring to have that relationship with Jesus the Savior, I encourage you to read these Scriptures on salvation. They will help you to “look unto Jesus” and receive forgiveness of sins and eternal life with God.
2) Looking Unto Jesus in Water Baptism —
- •• When we looked to Jesus for salvation, we were, in a spiritual sense, “crucified with Christ” (Galatians 2:20). Jesus died on the cross for our sins, and we identify with that saving act by repentance and faith in Him, and we receive forgiveness and salvation.
•• After Jesus died on the cross, He was buried, then rose from the dead on the third day. Again in a spiritual sense, like Jesus we too are buried — “buried with him in baptism” (Colossians 2:12). And just as Jesus rose literally from the dead, we rise from the waters of baptism to “walk in newness of life” (Romans 6:4, KJV).
- •• So we see now that, by faith and repentance, we have been “crucified with Christ” and then, in water baptism by immersion, we are “buried with him”. How fitting, then, that our baptism be “in the name” of our Lord Jesus Christ. Remember our main text today: “Looking unto Jesus”.
3) Looking Unto Jesus for the Baptism with the Holy Spirit —
- •• Every saved and baptized Christian should look to and focus on Jesus for the mighty baptism with the Holy Spirit.
•• All four Gospels echo the words of Luke, that Jesus Christ is the Baptizer with the Holy Spirit.
•• The early Church needed and received this awesome power from God for ministry. Jesus had told them, “...stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high” (Luke 24:49). This heaven-sent power came to them on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1-4), when they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in tongues as the Holy Spirit enabled them.
•• We too need this great Holy Spirit baptism to fulfill our portion of the Great Commission in this 21st century. And it too is received by “looking unto Jesus”, the Baptizer in the Holy Spirit.
4) Looking Unto Jesus for Physical Healing —
- •• While He walked the earth, Jesus healed the multitudes of every conceivable affliction. And Jesus is “the same yesterday and today” (Hebrews 13:8). He still heals today!
•• No matter what illness you may be dealing with, look unto Jesus for its healing! Jesus “took up our infirmities and carried our diseases” (Matthew 8:17). Just as He came to bear our sins, Jesus came to bear our sicknesses. All of them! There is no affliction too hard for Jesus to heal. Focusing on Jesus your Healer opens the door to regaining your health.- •
Psalm 103:2-3 Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits — [3] who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases. God's promise of healing for "all our diseases" is one of the great benefits of looking unto Jesus.
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5) Looking Unto Jesus for Deliverance —
- •• As you minister to unbelievers in the name of Jesus, even demonic possession can be broken by the power of His Name. Jesus and His followers in the early Church are regularly recorded as delivering people from demons and leading them to faith in Jesus Christ.
•• There is no demonic power which can stand against the name of Jesus invoked in faith.
6) Looking Unto Jesus for Rest and Peace —
- •• Exactly as Jesus foretold, this world is full of trouble! None of us is exempt. But Jesus said to take heart, because He had overcome the world.
•• In the midst of the heaviest burdens, and in times of seemingly disabling weariness, Jesus’ words speak out: “Come to me ... I will give you rest.”
•• There is peace in this troublesome world. It's one of the wonderful benefits of looking unto Jesus, the Prince of Peace.
In sum, let’s be “Looking Unto Jesus...” —
- • for salvation
• in “burial” with Him in water baptism
• for the baptism with the Holy Spirit
• as our healer
• as the deliverer from any and all demonic opposition
• as the one who gives rest to the weary
“...looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher
of our faith...” (Hebrews 12:2, KJV)
Frequently Asked Questions About Looking Unto Jesus
Below are answers to some of the most common questions about what the Bible teaches regarding looking unto Jesus and fixing our faith on Him.
What does “looking unto Jesus” mean in the Bible?
Looking unto Jesus means fixing your faith, attention, and trust on Him as the source of salvation and spiritual life. Hebrews 12:2 teaches believers to focus on Jesus as the author and finisher of their faith. This involves turning away from distractions and relying fully on Him. It is not merely a physical act, but a spiritual focus of the heart. By looking to Jesus, believers receive strength, direction, and assurance.
Why is it important to fix our eyes on Jesus?
Fixing our eyes on Jesus keeps believers grounded in truth and focused on God’s purposes. In a world full of distractions and troubles, looking to Christ brings clarity and stability. It reminds us that He has all authority and power. This focus helps us persevere in faith and avoid discouragement. Keeping Jesus central leads to spiritual growth and victory.
What are the benefits of looking unto Jesus?
The Bible shows many benefits of looking unto Jesus, including salvation, spiritual empowerment, healing, deliverance, and peace. Jesus provides forgiveness of sins and eternal life. He baptizes believers with the Holy Spirit for ministry power. He heals and delivers through His name. He also gives rest and peace to those who come to Him. All of God’s promises are fulfilled in Christ.
How do you look unto Jesus in daily life?
Looking unto Jesus daily involves prayer, reading the Bible, and keeping your focus on Him in every situation. It means trusting Him for guidance, strength, and provision. Believers are called to rely on His Word and follow His example. Regular fellowship with God strengthens this focus. In every circumstance, turning your heart toward Jesus keeps you aligned with His will.
Does looking unto Jesus help with struggles and burdens?
Yes, looking unto Jesus brings help in times of trouble, weariness, and spiritual battles. Jesus invites those who are burdened to come to Him for rest (Matthew 11:28). He gives peace even in difficult circumstances. Through His name, believers can overcome opposition and find strength. Fixing your eyes on Jesus brings comfort, hope, and renewed faith.
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Jesus is the author and finisher, the beginning and the end, the Alpha and Omega, the A to Z, and the Lord over everything in between! So fix your eyes on Jesus, look unto Him for all of His gracious provisions. These 6 we've looked at are wonderful examples of (Prov. 103:3) "all [the Lord's] benefits" available in looking unto Jesus.
If you have a few minutes more, I invite you to listen to Alan Jackson's stirring rendition of the great Gospel song "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus."
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