John 7:11

In the meantime the Jewish leaders are busy trying to locate Jesus at the Festival.  They kept asking people, “Have you seen Jesus?”  John 7:11 EFP 
 
It’s almost comical when I think about this passage.  Can you imagine seeing these Jewish leaders traipsing all around town approaching random people as asking them, “Have you seen Jesus?”  What kind of responses do they receive?  “No, but I’d like to.”  Or perhaps, “No, have you?”

The Jewish leaders are likely not the only people looking for Jesus.  Each has his or her reason for seeking the Rabbi from Galilee.  For some he is a miracle-worker side show.  For others he is curiosity seeking satiation.  For many leaders he is a threat.  For the destitute and disillusioned he is a last breath of hope.  They all seek him.  Some to seek healing, other to seek forgiveness.  Some seeking to receive life, other to seek his death.  Why do I seek for God?  Is it selfishness?  Is it curiosity?  Is it need?  Is it desperation?  Is it doubt?  Is it hate?  I can’t help but believe Jesus is interested in being found by any of these people.  He comes to town to meet me, and I have been all of those things at one time in my life or another.  Well, “Have you seen Jesus?”