The Face of Jesus by a Grateful Member of Koinonia

August 25, 2008

“Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in his wonderful face . . .”

We sing this hymn frequently at Sunday Koinonia prayer meetings. Recently on a business trip, it came to have a very special meaning.

For the second early morning in a row, I was lugging conference material from the hotel to the convention center and back. That second morning, however, I did not have help and was feeling sorry for myself. I knew that meant trouble so I started humming the “Jesus” song.

As I did, I realized that each face I saw on the crowded, bustling sidewalk was the face of Jesus. Suddenly I was smiling at people and really noticing them. Grace changed my heart from resentment to joy—all in the space of a few minutes.

The song concludes:

“And the things of earth
Will grow strangely dim
In the light of his glory and grace.”

What grew dim in those moments on the sidewalk was the drudgery as grace brightened the faces around me and lifted my heart.

That’s the way I often feel at Koinonia—that’s why I invite people to come see and experience the Spirit there. Hope you’ll come join us soon!

Posted by All Saints | Filed Under Inspiration-Teaching 

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2 Responses to “The Face of Jesus by a Grateful Member of Koinonia”

  1. Karin on February 6th, 2009 3:17 pm

    Hi,

    thank you for sharing this.

    Yes, just turn your eyes – and mind – upon Jesus, that’s all we need to do

    Blessings, Karin

  2. All Saints on February 6th, 2009 11:19 pm

    Karin,
    Thank you for your comment.

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