What Does Jesus See
1 John 1:5
Here is a poem that I was so impressed with I use as a sermon outline. It has touched many a person. I do not know who wrote it but one day when all the redeemed are gathered I believe that this person will be richly rewarded in many ways.
When Jesus looks upon my life,
What picture does He see,
Does He see His own reflection,
Or does He see just 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 has set free,
Living life to honor Him,
Or does He see just me?
What about 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 there in my grip,
Can they feel that strength from God,
That steadies when I might slip?
When folks are in my presence,
Do they know His Spirit is 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?
I try to be like Jesus,
Every single day,
Spreading love and kindness,
All along my way.
I’m afraid I’ve failed,
I could not pass the test,
Deep inside my heart,
I haven’t done my best.
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.
Now I try to be like Him,
I must present Him well,
So other folks will want His gift,
And turn their backs on hell.
If they begin to ask me,
What is it they must do,
Just how is it they go about it,
Getting this Jesus too.
Then I get to tell them,
This wonderous gift is free,
It only takes a humble heart,
A prayer on folded knees.
Someday when I’m face to face,
With the LORD who set me free,
Will He see His own reflection,
Or will He see only me? |
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