When I first met my wife, I was attracted to her. She has always had a beautiful smile and inner beauty that I could not resist. She stood apart from others. You might laugh, but I walked around with her picture in my hand for weeks. I could not help but want to gaze at her beautiful face.
Now, compare that scenario to what the Bible says about Jesus: “He has no stately form or majesty that we should look upon Him, nor appearance that we should be attracted to Him.” (Isaiah 53:3) In fact, some in his hometown said, “Is not this the carpenter’s son? Is not His mother called Mary, and His brother, James and Joseph and Simon and Judas? And His sisters, are they not all with us?” (Matthew 13:55,56) The Bible goes on to say that “they took offense at Him”. (Matthew 13:57)
Jesus did not “wow” anyone with his looks. He didn’t have an image consultant. What did impress people was the wisdom and love that our Saviour showed, which attracted people from all walks of life. As his followers, we should turn our backs on trying to impress with our talent, image, or cleverness. Instead, it should be Jesus in us that attracts people.
Have you heard someone say that the music or preaching or programs attract people to church? Where is Jesus in that philosophy? No matter what we do, we must first do it with humility and, secondly, with the focus on God. He must increase and we must decrease (John 3:30) Lives are only changed by the influence of God. Therefore, we make it our purpose to unveil every aspect of his beautiful character.
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