WHEN JESUS LOOKS

Now as they observed the confidence of Peter and John and understood that they were uneducated and untrained men, they were amazed, and began to recognize them as having been with Jesus. (Acts 4:13)

 

For the most part we are prone to worry about how people see us.  If we are not careful we can be so caught up in other’s opinions that we lose our own identity.  The writer (Anonymous) of this poem took a quite different slant and considered him/herself from the opinion of Christ.  Some interesting observations can be made from the thoughts.

 

When Jesus looks upon my life,
What picture does He see.
Does He see His own reflection,
Or does He just see me.

Does He see His likeness,
The product of His hand.
Or just another Christian,
Who never took a stand.

Does He see a child of God,
A child that He made free.
Living life to honor Him,
Or does He just see me.

What about the other folks,
I meet along the way.
Do I show them Jesus,
To brighten up their day.

When someone looks into my eyes,
Can they truly see.
That calm and gentle peace of God,
That dwells inside of me.

When I reach out and shake a hand,
Is He right there in my grip.
Can they feel that strength from God,
That steadies me when I slip.

When folks are in my presence,
Do they know His Spirit's there.
Can they see that He's the one,
Who guides me everywhere.

When other people think of me,
What is on their mind.
Do they think of Jesus Christ,
So gentle and so kind.

That's why His Spirit dwells in me,
He's helping me to learn.
In every situation,
Where I need to turn.

He knew I'd never pass the test,
That's why He took my place.
He gave His life to save my soul,
He suffered my disgrace.

Other folks should see the joy,
That Christ has given me.
They should want to have it too,
Especially since it's free.

Someday when I'm face to face,
With the Lord who made me free.
Will He see His own reflection,
Or will He just see me.

 

The fear of man brings a snare, But he who trusts in the LORD will be exalted. (Proverbs 29:25)