This week Ann has suggested we share a glimpse of where we've seen Jesus this Season. Our church Christmas Program was this past weekend, and surely I saw Jesus there. I saw Him in the faces of those who sang, danced, played instruments and shared the message of the Savior's birth. He was there as His Spirit filled that place, inhabiting the praises of His people.
However, the place where I have seen Jesus most vividly this Christmas Season is in the lives He has touched with the gift of His own life. I see Him in my husband, delivered from alcoholism and drugs many years ago, face radiating the joy and peace of His presence.
He is there in the lives of those whose testimonies cause the tears to course down our cheeks - lives changed in dramatic ways. The chains of bondage have been broken, and they walk in the freedom of forgiven sin.
I see him in the face of a friend who suffered abuse at the hands of a broken father - a face filled with the love that comes from knowing He is loved by a Father who will never hurt him in any way. His life changed dramatically from one of bitterness and isolation to one of gentle compassion and giving heart.
I see him in the life of a young man saved while serving time in prison - now serving as the Pastor of a little church. His passion for the Savior pouring out in grateful service.
The One whose birth we celebrate knew before the beginning of time itself that He would one day leave heaven to come and rescue us. He saw each life, each desperate heart, and deemed them worthy of the sacrifice He was willing to make on their behalf. I see Him, the glorious Lord of lords, in the face of that tiny baby cradled in the arms of a young girl. I see Him as a young man, as He stepped into earthly time and announced His ministry:
"The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor. He sent me to proclaim release to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to set free those who are downtrodden, to proclaim the favorable year of the Lord."
Luke 4:18,19
He came so that we might live - and live an abundant life in Him. Thank You blessed Jesus.
Please visit Holy Experience to read more about seeing Christ in the Season.
Blessings,
Linda
Beautiful! His life continues to change our lives, all around us and inside us. Thank you for sharing. I see Jesus in you.
ReplyDeleteYour words about Jesus never fail to bless me. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteOkay, dear friend, you have me in tears. This is so beautiful. I did not know this about your husband - I would ask him to pray for this total deliverance for Kevin.
ReplyDeleteDear Linda~
ReplyDeleteWhat an image of Jesus' face you have painted with words ~ When a soul steps into the Light of Christ, they are a new creature.
Thank you, Linda, for shining His light.
A Joyous Christmas to you ~ Maria
This was truly a beautiful post, Linda. Thank you so much for sharing, so eloquently, the graciousness and unfailing loving-kindness of our precious Lord Jesus.
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Loretta
This was beautiful Linda! I have truly been inspired and motivated to think along these lines and look for Jesus in this Season and record it to remember during those times when I feel like I can not see Him anywhere. :)
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What a wonderful perspective, Linda! I get so excited to see the amazing things He has done in peoples' lives. Nothing else compares to seeing His glory reflected therein. Halleluja!
ReplyDeleteWow, Linda. What precious and touching thoughts. Thanks for sharing Jesus in such a meaningful way.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful "seeings" indeed.
ReplyDeleteYour comment over at HCB the other day warmed my heart too, btw. :) The one on the "It's Easy to Be With You" post.
linda...i keep coming back and reading this. to see through your eyes is a beautiful thing indeed:)
ReplyDeleteWishing you a Merry Christmas and Joyous New Year.
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