God's Glory Church

“He who has seen Me has seen the Father.” —John 14:9

Leo was four months old, but he had never seen his parents. He was born with a rare disease that deprived him of his normal vision. For him, everything around was as if in a thick fog. So, doctors designed special glasses for him.

Leo’s father posted a video of his mother putting on his new glasses for the first time. Leo’s gaze slowly comes into focus, a wide smile spreading across his face as he truly sees his mother for the first time. Priceless. At that moment, little Leo could see clearly.

Apostle John describes the conversation of Jesus with His disciples. Philip asked Him: “Show us the Father” (John 14:8). Even after spending so much time together, the disciples still did not understand who Jesus was. In response, the Lord said: “Don’t you believe that I am in the Father, and the Father is in Me?” (v. 10). Before that, Jesus said: “I am the way, and the truth, and the life” (v. 6). This is the sixth of Jesus’ seven “I” statements. He invites us to look at Him through the lens of these statements and see Who He really is – God.

We are similar to students in many ways. During the period of difficulties, our vision deteriorates. We cannot focus on what God has already done and can still do. When little Leo was fitted with glasses, he was able to see his parents clearly. Perhaps we too need to put on God’s glasses to see clearly Who Jesus really is.

What might cloud your view of Jesus? How to look at Him again with clear vision?

Lord Jesus, please help me to focus on You. Show me clearly Your way for me.

By: Kenneth Petersen (guest)