They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” (John 12:21)
Have you ever met someone famous? Maybe you won back stage passes to meet some rock star. Went to a book signing or had an audience with the Pope. I haven't.
I wonder who I might ask to see, if given a choice of meeting someone famous? Would I choose to meet Jesus in the way that these folks asked? As a person of faith I hope to see Jesus face to face as I transition from this earthly pilgrimage into eternal life with those I love in Christ's presence.
But until that mid life crisis I call death, is it possible to see Jesus? The answer of course is yes!
I might not see a physical person, but I will see glimpses of the presence of Christ in many ways each and every day. I'll see Jesus in acts of compassion towards other people. I will see Jesus when a bad situation turns around. I will see Jesus when broken relationships are mended. I will see Jesus when people who seem hopeless and downcast are being raised up.
But perhaps the real question is when I look in a mirror will I catch a glimpse of Jesus. Will that face reveal the very things where I claimed I would recognize Christ?
Blessings,
Ed
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