Talking About Jesus 01 Starting the Day with Jesus

Описание: Starting the Day with Jesus
1. What is the importance of starting the day with Jesus?
Beginning the day with Jesus sets a holy foundation for everything that follows. It opens our hearts to commune with Him, receive His wisdom, and be strengthened by His peace and love before we face the challenges of the day.
2. How does the morning reflect God’s love and faithfulness?
Just as the sun rises without fail, so God’s mercies are new every morning. As Lamentations 3:22-23 says, “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” The morning light reminds us of His enduring love and fills us with renewed hope for the day ahead.
3. What does it mean to “behold the face of Jesus” in the morning?
To “behold the face of Jesus” means to intentionally seek His presence through prayer, scripture, and reflection. It involves quieting our hearts to experience His love, listen to His voice, and be guided by His Spirit.
4. How can we actively seek Jesus’ presence at the beginning of the day?
We seek Jesus by devoting time to prayer, reading His Word, and reflecting on His teachings. In those quiet moments, we invite Him to fill our hearts and minds with His presence, preparing us to walk in His ways throughout the day.
5. Why is Jesus called the “light of the world” in relation to the morning?
Just as the morning sun drives out darkness, Jesus illuminates our hearts, dispelling fear, confusion, and sin. He brings clarity and direction, guiding us to walk in truth and righteousness, offering hope and light for every step of the journey.
6. What can we learn from Jesus’ habit of rising early to pray?
Mark 1:35 tells us, “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where He prayed.” This teaches us the value of seeking God before the day begins—drawing strength from His presence and wisdom before we engage in the demands of life.
7. How can we remain connected to Jesus throughout the day?
The peace and joy we receive in our morning time with Jesus can sustain us through the day. By recalling His presence, meditating on His Word, and aligning our actions with His will, we remain in fellowship with Him, no matter what challenges arise.
8. What is the ultimate desire expressed in prayer when beginning the day with Jesus?
The deepest longing is to dwell in God’s presence all the days of our lives. As Psalm 27:4 says, “One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek Him in His temple.” Our prayer is to live in constant communion with Him, experiencing His beauty, walking in His guidance, and reflecting His love in all we do.