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Seeing Like Jesus Does

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Seeing Like Jesus Does

I stumbled on something while studying the Scripture.

The journey began in the book of Genesis where Sarai rejects Hagar after she becomes impregnated by Abram (even though it was what Sarai really wanted–yet another reminder that one of God’s most gracious answers in our lives is “no”). Hagar runs for her life and has an encounter with God.

In one of the most endearing passages, Hagar names God. No other woman names God in the Pentateuch. She titles God, The God Who Sees.

Flash forward a few thousand years, and God’s Son, Jesus is strolling the earth placing God’s heart on display everywhere He goes. That’s when I was struck by how many times throughout the Gospels that often when Jesus heals, instructs, teaches, raises from the dead, and performs all kinds of miracles, the moment begins with Jesus seeing someone.

In Matthew 9:35-38, Matthew 14:13-14, Luke 7:12-17, Luke 19:1-10 and many more, the goodness of God begins with Jesus seeing. Once Jesus sees someone, compassion floods his heart, and he responds by healing, restoring, and redeeming. But the compassion is often linked to Jesus seeing…..

Raising the question in my own life: Who am I seeing?

Because if I do not see, then how will I ever have compassion? Without eyes to see people as God sees them, the love of God cannot flow through me.

I am blind. But I want to see.

Help me see, Lord.

Amen.

47 Comments

  1. Kristine
    Kristine on November 8, 2010 at 4:40 pm

    Margaret – this is inspirational. All I can say is…wow. God – thank you.

  2. Melody
    Melody on November 8, 2010 at 5:25 pm

    Yes, Lord, me too. Open my eyes because I want to see people I would have never noticed on any given day.

  3. Rachel
    Rachel on November 9, 2010 at 1:15 pm

    Agreed! There’s a new song out called “Population: Me” (or something to that effect). I wonder how many times I’ve missed seeing someone’s need because I’ve been so focused on myself and the things going on in my world. Sometimes I forget that the world is full of people who need my love and attention.

  4. Patrick
    Patrick on November 10, 2010 at 8:04 am

    Great thoughts, Margaret. Thank you for the challenge to be more!

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    Fantastic Blog! I really enjoy (and appreciate) your comments [thoughts] …
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