As I read my Bible today, this verse stuck out at me.
“The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.” Matthew 28:5 NIV
So many crazy things have been happening in the past year; racial injustice, political disturbance, a pandemic, and now severe weather, just to name a few. It’s easy to look at this time in our world and be discouraged, doubtful, anxious, and fearful.
When I feel this way. I feel like the women who went to the tomb to look for Jesus.
Something horrible had just happened to their beloved Jesus. Whom they spent time with. Whom they listened to teach. They watched Him heal the sick and drive out demons. The unthinkable happened. He was gone. He was no longer with them.
When things seem crazy, horrible, and out of control. I go looking for Jesus.
I look for Him in nature. Even in the cold. I look for Him in the dazzling white of the snow. I listen for Him in the cracking of ice and the dripping of melting snow.
I look for Him in scripture as I read my Bible. Look up passages in my devotionals. Even as I scroll through my Christian Instagram feeds.
I look for Him in my worship. As I listen to and sing praise music. In my prayers that I lift up in questions, struggles, and thanksgiving.
I look for Jesus.
As I think about Ash Wednesday, that time when an ashen black cross is wiped across my forehead. I can only feel it as it goes on. I can not see it. But as I look around. I can see it on others’ foreheads.
I look at you. I look for Jesus in you.
Then I realize, and hope. You are looking for Jesus in me.
How are you looking for Jesus?
Prayer: Dear Lord, as this Lenten season begins, as I look for You, help me to see You. Help me to be the kind of person others will see You in me. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
I love this! I see Jesus in you everyday!
I couldn’t agree more!
Beautiful perspective for this season of Lent.
I really like this one!! I am always looking for Jesus in nature on my walks around the farm. I need to be looking everyplace else I go as well!
Take care!