We want to see JesusSo these came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and asked him, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” John 12:21 “…we wish to see Jesus.” Everywhere he went, people wanted to see him. The gospel writers tell us that on occasions, Jesus couldn’t even enter a town because of the crowds who flocked around him. They wanted to see Jesus. Some were just curious about this new teacher from Nazareth. Others might have been hoping for a miracle or healing. Some might have been brought along by family members or friends. But they all wanted to see him! A popular icebreaker question asks: “What famous person would you like to have dinner with?” Not surprisingly, Jesus is one of the top answers. People still want to see Jesus! That’s where you and I come in. We have the great opportunity to help make the introduction. That curiosity about why you follow Jesus just might be someone saying I wish to see Jesus. And the first place they might see him is in you. How might people see Jesus in you? I remember the first time I looked in the mirror and saw my father looking back at me…the resemblance was unmistakable. As we follow Jesus and allow the Holy Spirit to transform our lives, we become more and more like him every day. And as people look at us, my prayer is that they might the face of Jesus mirrored back to them! Blessings,
Matthew+ Lord Jesus Christ, you stretched out your arms of love on the hard wood of the cross that everyone might come within the reach of your saving embrace: So clothe us in your Spirit that we, reaching forth our hands in love, may bring those who do not know you to the knowledge and love of you; for the honor of your Name. Amen. (BCP p.101) | 
