He grew up before him like a tender shoot, and like
a root out of dry ground. He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to
him, nothing in his appearance that we should desire him. - Isaiah 53:2 (Bible Gateway)
There
is a great deal of emphasis in our society on looks. Every other
channel is an infomercial on weight loss or skin care or some other
improvement pill. People seemed to be so worried about how they look. I
have also noticed that we respond to people differently depending on how
they look. There is truth in your first impression.
It is said that with in your first three sentences you have been evaluated by your listener. (First impressions) What does that say about the actions of a Christ-follower?
It should say that we look to Christ's example...He has no beauty or
majesty and nothing in His appearance that would draw us to desire Him.
Yet, after His resurrection and the transformation He makes in people's
lives, He becomes the most attractive desire we have. We should look beyond the physical and minister to the heart, soul, mind, and strength.
What does this truth say about my actions?
I need to work on my health and looks because the world will judge me
in how I take care of myself. I need to also put my Jesus glasses on and
NOT fall into the trap of being Jesus only to those who meet my
preconceived notion of what is attractive.
"Almighty
God, Help me to see the world around me as you see the world. Please
help me not to focus on looks, but to focus on the heart and the
eternal. You are a great God and it is a joy to serve. May I never take
advantage of you or your attraction. You know I love you, Jesus. Amen."
You know I love you too. - Don
Easter - 2018
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