As in the desert, when Moses lifted the bronze serpent, the people who looked at it received healing; so too, in the mystery of the cross, the Son of Man must be lifted up so that everyone who believes in Him may have life. The analogy is not in the spectacle, but in the gaze of faith: we do not look out of mere curiosity, we look with faith that Jesus Christ, raised up by love, brings salvation for every soul who draws near to Him. In our daily life, the gaze of faith is manifested in obeying the call to trust, resting in grace that is not earned but received by faith, and letting the power of the cross transform our understanding, our priorities, and our hope.
The Bible invites us to understand that salvation is not by human merit, but by faith in the One who was lifted up. Looking to Jesus is more than admiring a historical event; it is welcoming Jesus as Savior and Lord, allowing His work on the cross to break the chains of our guilt and lead us to a new life in God. This transformative gaze calls us to live with gratitude, to depend on daily grace, and to cultivate a trust that expresses itself in obedience, in love for our neighbor, and in a hope that transcends present circumstances.
If today you decide to look to Christ with faith, remember that salvation is a gift received, not an achievement earned. May this truth encourage you to walk in grace, to persevere in faith, and to live with the certainty that the Son of Man was lifted up so that we may have eternal life. May your faith be today a spark that illuminates your home, your work, and your relationships, and may the glory of God be the goal of every step you take.