04/09/2026
“TURN YOUR EYES UPON JESUS” By Johan Terblanche
Like so many others, I found myself looking around when I was supposed to look up. I found myself entangled in this mess we call life, because I was looking at what is going on around me, rather than looking at the Lord Jesus Christ, the author and finisher of our faith; (Hebrews 12:2)
I found myself frustrated, worrying, murmuring, complaining and fighting. I found myself like a drowning person gasping for air, like a thirsty person in a desert crying for water, like a dying man praying to live. I sought answers from others, hoping that they can lead the way, but instead they almost led me astray.
But then I realized that my hope must be in Christ and nowhere else. I cannot trust in princes, in human beings, who cannot save, nor can I can I rely on myself or my own knowledge. (Psalm 146:3 and Proverbs 23:4) In Scripture it is written, "Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who draws strength from mere flesh and whose heart turns away from the Lord." (Jeremiah 17:5)
If not to man, where do we turn to; where do we look for answers? Isaiah 2:22 says, "Stop trusting in mere humans, who have but a breath in their nostrils. Hold them in high esteem—what are they worth?" Psalm 62:8 says, "Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge." Psalm 118:8 says, "It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in humans."
I have found the answer to the pressure we are facing daily, to the anxiety and fear that often grabs us by the throat trying to suffocate us. I have found the answer to worries that threaten to drive us insane. Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God was, is and will forever remain the answer.
Therefor, instead of looking around, I look up. Instead of searching for answers amongst others, I look unto the Lord. Isaiah once said, "Lift up your eyes on high and see: who created these? (Isaiah 40:26) So, like David, "I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth."(Psalm 121:1–2)
I do not know what you are going through, but this one thing I know; When we look up, when we turn our eyes upon Jesus, He will bring us through. He will save, deliver and heal us.
Allow me to conclude with a quote from the songwriter Helen
Howarth Lemmel who said,
Turn your eyes upon Jesus
Look full, in his wonderful face
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim
In the light of his glory and grace
Should you need prayer or guidance, you are welcome to send an email to [email protected] .
Regards and God bless
Johan Terblanche
Christ Alone Ministries