You wearing your Jesus lenses today?

Years ago Katherine and I were driving on I-5 together and she says to me that I just missed the exit. Of course like any man would do I said the roads weren't marked very well and the lighting was horrible. In addition, the directions were not really that good and were missing good landmarks to use. Furthermore, I told her that she could have been helping by giving me a little help "before" we passed the exit. She replied by saying that it is the same exit we have used for years to get our house.

Yes, I needed my eyes checked. Went to the doctor. He said the eyes needed some help. Got my glasses and contacts. It was so amazing how much I could see. It was like everywhere I drove I saw new signs that had never been there only for Katherine to softly state they had been there for years. What struck me then was how clearly we can see when our eyes are focused.

Regardless of whether you wear glasses or not, most all Christians often face the daily problem of getting their focus on the world around them. As I have spiritually matured in my faith journey it becomes more clear to me that it is a conscious choice every minute of our lives. We choose to see the world through our own eyes. But aren't these the eyes Jesus made for us? Don't we have Christ in us now?

Think about it, wouldn't it be cool if we could wake up each day and put on our Jesus lenses? You know, like so when we open our eyes we would look at everything in this world like Jesus sees? Can you imagine if looked at yourself in the mirror and saw Jesus? We could really make a difference I think.

Tomorrow wake up and the first time you see yourself in the mirror think this:

"Hello you, my masterpiece. I made you in my image. Go be kind to people today. Don't be so critical of yourself or others you love. Represent Jesus today. You are all he's got. Have a nice day. Love, Jesus"


~George