Judy for Jesus
February 4th, 2008, 09:30 AM
WHAT DID JESUS SEE?
by Maxine M.
The world saw Peter as an unlearned fisherman, nothing special at all
Simply mending his nets, hoping today would yield a big haul
BUT WHAT DID JESUS SEE?
He saw the one whom He'd call "The Rock"
The one to found His Church, the leader of His flock
The world saw Levi as a dreaded tax collector
Lowest of the low, a traitor, considered a Roman defector
BUT WHAT DID JESUS SEE?
He saw him as Matthew with a loyal heart, faithful and true
Knew he would be useful in the ministry he was to do
The world saw the Pharisees as superior, righteous, ceremoniously clean
Loving to stand in public, praying just to be seen
BUT WHAT DID JESUS SEE?
He saw them as hypocrites, fools, blind guides
Saw them as well-polished tombs, but inside rottenness hides
The world saw Saul as an enthusiastic, young Pharisee filled with zeal
Persecuting new Christians, their newly found joy to steal
BUT WHAT DID JESUS SEE?
He saw him as Paul, a specially chosen vessel, a sinner set free
The light to the Gentiles he soon would be
The world saw two blind beggars as an inconvenience in their day
Be quiet! The Master's too busy to hear what YOU have to say
BUT WHAT DID JESUS SEE?
He saw two troubled people who had a need
That their faith made them cry out, for mercy plead
The world saw small children as a distraction, just getting in the way
Said "Jesus has impotant things to do, just go somewhere and play"
BUT WHAT DID JESUS SEE?
He saw them as having pure faith, plain & simple trust
Said for entering His Kingdom, these qualities are a must
Now how does the world see you? What image do you portray?
Intelligence, success, prosperity, someone used to having their own way?
BUT WHAT DID JESUS SEE?
Since He sees thoughts, motives, all desires of the heart
As the potter, is He still perfecting His work of art?
When we see others, what's our initial evaluative thought?
Do we judge by appearance or keep an open mind as we ought?
BUT HOW DOES JESUS SEE THEM?
He sees some as set free, pulled from life's muck and mire
The rest, as ones WE need to help snatch from the fire
And how do we see ourselves? With confidence, high self-esteem?
Or as a failure, just a composite of broken dreams?
BUT HOW DOES JESUS SEE US?
He looks beyond the faults and weaknesses, even lives in a real mess
For He sees the potential a redeemed life can possess
Now SEEING isn't always just possessing the power of sight
But also to understand the true nature of what is right
HOW DOES JESUS SEE?
He sees through eyes of love, not a list of "good" we may compile
He sees us as His Brother or His Sister, His Father's Child
He sees with eyes of compassion, these ones for whom He died
And it grieves Him so, that many His name still have denied
MAY I SEE WHAT JESUS SEES!
See the good in every person that I meet, every person that I know
Let them see Him in me, in the actions that I show
by Maxine M.
The world saw Peter as an unlearned fisherman, nothing special at all
Simply mending his nets, hoping today would yield a big haul
BUT WHAT DID JESUS SEE?
He saw the one whom He'd call "The Rock"
The one to found His Church, the leader of His flock
The world saw Levi as a dreaded tax collector
Lowest of the low, a traitor, considered a Roman defector
BUT WHAT DID JESUS SEE?
He saw him as Matthew with a loyal heart, faithful and true
Knew he would be useful in the ministry he was to do
The world saw the Pharisees as superior, righteous, ceremoniously clean
Loving to stand in public, praying just to be seen
BUT WHAT DID JESUS SEE?
He saw them as hypocrites, fools, blind guides
Saw them as well-polished tombs, but inside rottenness hides
The world saw Saul as an enthusiastic, young Pharisee filled with zeal
Persecuting new Christians, their newly found joy to steal
BUT WHAT DID JESUS SEE?
He saw him as Paul, a specially chosen vessel, a sinner set free
The light to the Gentiles he soon would be
The world saw two blind beggars as an inconvenience in their day
Be quiet! The Master's too busy to hear what YOU have to say
BUT WHAT DID JESUS SEE?
He saw two troubled people who had a need
That their faith made them cry out, for mercy plead
The world saw small children as a distraction, just getting in the way
Said "Jesus has impotant things to do, just go somewhere and play"
BUT WHAT DID JESUS SEE?
He saw them as having pure faith, plain & simple trust
Said for entering His Kingdom, these qualities are a must
Now how does the world see you? What image do you portray?
Intelligence, success, prosperity, someone used to having their own way?
BUT WHAT DID JESUS SEE?
Since He sees thoughts, motives, all desires of the heart
As the potter, is He still perfecting His work of art?
When we see others, what's our initial evaluative thought?
Do we judge by appearance or keep an open mind as we ought?
BUT HOW DOES JESUS SEE THEM?
He sees some as set free, pulled from life's muck and mire
The rest, as ones WE need to help snatch from the fire
And how do we see ourselves? With confidence, high self-esteem?
Or as a failure, just a composite of broken dreams?
BUT HOW DOES JESUS SEE US?
He looks beyond the faults and weaknesses, even lives in a real mess
For He sees the potential a redeemed life can possess
Now SEEING isn't always just possessing the power of sight
But also to understand the true nature of what is right
HOW DOES JESUS SEE?
He sees through eyes of love, not a list of "good" we may compile
He sees us as His Brother or His Sister, His Father's Child
He sees with eyes of compassion, these ones for whom He died
And it grieves Him so, that many His name still have denied
MAY I SEE WHAT JESUS SEES!
See the good in every person that I meet, every person that I know
Let them see Him in me, in the actions that I show