Posted by Vineeta | Posted in | Posted on 2:25 PM
There is that common artist’s concept of what Jesus’ face looks like. I’m not sure who started it all, but usually each version ends up having similar features. You know….the long brown hair, a well trimmed beard, slender face and nose, big compassionate eyes (usually blue). Well, to tell you the honest truth, I don’t buy into most of that. The fact is that none of us really know what the incarnate Christ looked like when He walked among us.
Tonight, as I prepare to lie down to rest, and I close my eyes to sleep, I will be seeing the face of Jesus. That’s right, I saw His face today, and it occurred to me that I’d seen Him before on many occasions and He always looks different each time.
This afternoon, the face of Jesus had the same features, lines, scars, color and expressions as the face of the homeless man in the hanging around the bus terminal, not waiting for the bus but for a meal.
Today, I looked into the face of a man named Noor and it was the face of Jesus. I’ve seen that face before. Each time I see Him the face is never the same. I saw the face of Jesus in Raipur Road and He was a young man. I saw Jesus’ face multiplied times at the drop-in centre off many Street. I saw Jesus grinning hugely on the face of a big, burly baker named Subu, the first time he led someone to receive Christ as their Savior. Through the tears, I saw Jesus in the face of my friend, John when he was lifted out of the baptistery waters in the local church.
Yep, I am well acquainted with the face of my Lord, but He always seems to take pleasure in surprising me. How do I know its Jesus? He told us how to recognize Him …..”I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.”
By the way, in a couple of weeks, I will be meeting that young man again. So if you’re there with me you’ll get a chance to see Jesus’ face too. When you do, take a long look because next time He won’t look the same. Once you’ve seen Jesus face however, you’ll always be watching…waiting…and looking to see Him again..... At least I hope you will…………
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