Does Jesus Need Glasses?
My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism. James 2:1
Jesus showed up Sunday in the United Methodist Church of Wellsboro, PA wearing glasses. What a shocker! Now, before you notify the local media sources or Facebook to check it out, I need to tell you that it was a large cut out of Him—but He was wearing glasses like the ones above.
Let’s face it, we are judgmental people. Our decisions are generally based on first impressions. The bottom line is this: we don’t give people much of a chance before we either accept or reject them. I’m just being honest!
We are to be more Christ-like as we continue our journey. “Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in filthy old clothes also comes in. If you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, “Here’s a good seat for you,” but say to the poor man, “You stand there” or “Sit on the floor by my feet,” have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts (James 2:2-4)? I don’t think any of us have literally done this, but I do believe that we all show favoritism.
To be more like our merciful Savior, we must love like He loves. He sees the inside, the heart, and not the outside appearance. No, He doesn’t need any optical wear to improve His already has perfect vision. Pastor Liz told us: “If I were to take my contacts out, you would all just be blobs out there.” I am not sure that is such a bad thing. We would each be seen as equal—a blob.
Our Father loves all His children, but we don’t. He sees all the potential, talents, and He knows our life story from beginning to end. On the other hand, we see only the current page. How we view our neighbors is important to Him. Why isn’t it as important to us?
When we look at others, what do we see? Do we see the missing teeth or the big smile? Are we using lustful eyes or loving eyes? Can we move past the tattered clothes and see them in His robe of righteousness?
We may need corrective eye wear to properly see where we’re going. Ask Jesus; He may loan you His glasses.
Merciful Father, thank You for opening our eyes. Please teach us to love others as You do without judgment. Give us the desire to be more like You every day. AMEN.
Mo Johnston with Pastor Liz Jackson