14/07/2026
THE GAZE THAT BUILDS FAITH
While feeding my baby, the holy spirit ministered to me;
Have you ever watched a nursing baby closely?
While feeding, the baby doesn't just drink the milk. Many times, the child pauses and looks deeply into the mother's eyes, completely captivated by the one holding them.
The baby may not have the words to say it, but you can almost imagine the thoughts: "This is the one who feeds me, comforts me when I cry, carries me when I'm weak, and smiles at me with love."
Every single day, that child grows in recognition. The more they look at their mother, the more they trust her. The more they hear her voice, the more secure they become.
Their confidence isn't built overnight, it grows through consistent fellowship.
This is exactly how our walk with God should be.
Many believers want strong faith, yet they rarely spend time gazing at Jesus through His Word.
Faith doesn't grow by chance; it grows by continuously fixing our eyes on Christ.
The Bible says:
"Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith." Hebrews 12:2
Notice that Scripture says "looking," not "looked."
It is a continuous lifestyle. We keep looking. We keep beholding Him. We keep feeding on His Word.
The more we behold Christ, the more we become like Him. The more we know Him, the more we trust Him. And the more we trust Him, the stronger our faith becomes.
The Lord also reminded me of something beautiful.
When a baby hears the mother's voice, the crying often stops.
Why?
Because the child recognizes that the mother is near. Her voice alone brings reassurance.
In the same way, when God's voice comes through His Word, fear begins to lose its grip. Anxiety gives way to peace. His presence reassures us that we are not alone.
As Isaiah 26:3 declares:
"You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You."
Beloved, don't just seek God's hand,rather
👉 seek His face.
👉Stay in His presence.
👉 Feed on His Word.
👉Keep your eyes on Jesus.
The gaze you maintain today will shape the faith you walk in tomorrow.👌
Keep looking unto Jesus.
thoughtful mind
✍️Debby. T. Apohi
