An unexpected problem quickly becomes apparent. The man who is the recipient of the miracle
has no idea who his healer is. Jesus has
quickly slipped away into the crowd of “Lookie Lou’s” that gather to gawk at
the previously disabled man who now stands in their midst with no evidence of
his past sickness other than his raggedy ol’ sleeping mat. The fact is Jesus is still there amongst the
crowd admiring the developments from a distance. John 5:13 EFP
Do you know Jesus can’t keep his eyes
off of you! He considers you his
masterpiece—a work of art. It does not
matter to him that you may still look a little raggedy on the outside or rough
around the edges; he still likes to admire you like a father who has just
taught his little child to ride a bike for the first time. He can watch forever.
Can you see him peering between the
heads of those in front of him? Smiling?
He may have even chuckled at the predicament of the man who he has just
healed. The man is so caught up in what
happened to him he does not even noticed when Jesus slips away. But Jesus does not leave; he stays close
enough to see his miracle on two legs confront the doubt and denigration launched
in his direction.
I know Jesus also has his eyes on me! He’s never far away admiring what I do with my
new-found salvation. I find comfort in
the thought that Jesus, the one who began the good work in me is never far
away. Like the classis Gospel song says,
“His eye is on the sparrow, and I know we watches me….” I believe it!
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