1. One thing I have asked of the Lord, that will I seek after:
that I may dwell in the house of the Lord
all the days of my life,
to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord
and to inquire in His temple.
– Psalm 27:4

2. Actively sustain a conscious reliance upon the Spirit and His sure
Luke 2: 21-33
What positions
a person
for an encounter
with Jesus?
Actively sustain a conscious reliance
upon the Spirit and His sure
involvement in my life.

3. Give serious, careful attention to a character-shaping
Luke 2: 21-33
What positions
a person
for an encounter
with Jesus?
Give serious, careful attention
to a character-shaping
relationship with God.

4. Look! – keep watch expectantly – for the Lord to reveal Himself
Luke 2: 21-33
What positions
a person
for an encounter
with Jesus?
Look! – keep watch expectantly –
for the Lord to reveal Himself
in line with His intentions for you.

5. The Centerpiece of your faith, of your life, comes into full view.
What results
from this kind of
genuine encounter
with Jesus?
The Centerpiece
of your faith,
of your life,
comes into
full view.
Luke 2: 21-33

6. This personal, deepening knowledge of Him gives rise to worship
What results
from this kind of
genuine encounter
with Jesus?
This personal,
deepening knowledge
of Him gives rise
to worship
that is worthy of Him.
Luke 2: 21-33

7. My witness and personal service for Him are energized and guided.
What results
from this kind of
genuine encounter
with Jesus?
My witness
and personal service
for Him
are energized
and guided.
Luke 2: 21-33

8. I gain a growing readiness for facing my dying with a satisfying
What results
from this kind of
genuine encounter
with Jesus?
I gain a growing
readiness for
facing my dying
with a satisfying
and joyous peace.
Luke 2: 21-33

9. Now I see.

10. Now I see.