February 5, 2021
How Do You See People? |
It is easy in today’s world to see many things and many people that trouble me, a minority of governors, many in Congress, and most in the media. A majority of their beliefs and behaviors disgust me. I hope I am in line with Psalm 119:53: “Burning indignation has seized me because of the wicked, who forsake Thy Law.” I must admit that this sometimes leads me to feel very uncharitable, unmerciful, and downright angry. Anger is okay if it is for the right reason and does not lead to sin. (Ephesians 5) But sometimes my feelings go over the line. Perspective is key, but I need to have a transcendent perspective. Jesus gave me His transcendent perspective. Who did Jesus see and how did he see them from the cross? As Jesus looked down from the cross, he saw the religious leaders, self-satisfied with their victory over the heretic and blasphemer. He saw the civic rulers and soldiers who had convicted him and beat him within an inch of his life. Then there were some of his followers, but not many since they had run away. And then there was his mother. You can only imagine what she felt. I truly cannot imagine or know what Jesus felt on the cross, but I do know what he said to that group of cowards, haters, and enemies… “Father, Forgive Them. They do not know what they are doing.” That says a lot about the Father, a lot about Jesus, a lot about them, and it says a lot to me. Serving Him with you until He comes for us, Fred |