Where's Jesus?

Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. Remember that one? LOL, an odd warning written on the side mirrors of every car. An odd warning to reflect upon.

Did you know that Jesus is closer than He sometimes appears?

The colorful children’s books entitled “Where’s Waldo?” by Martin Hanford, are always fun to read. Finding the elusive Waldo in a sea of people and distractions for some reason was so rewarding. I felt as if I had accomplished something. But it was followed by a sense of awe because Waldo was right there the whole time wearing a bright red and white stripped shirt a funny hat and blue jeans! Right there in the most obvious place!

I am using Waldo as a simple illustration to help my point here. Sometimes, it may seem this way when we look for Jesus in all the wrong places. The difference between Jesus and Waldo are obvious. It is ridiculous to compare Jesus the Son of the Living God with little Waldo, but let's get down to the basics anyway:

1. Jesus will not wait for you to find Him. If you take one step towards finding Jesus, Jesus will take two steps, three steps, or even five steps towards you for your every one step of faith towards Him!

2. Once You find Jesus you will need to continue to follow Him. Those who follow Jesus and declare Him Lord of their life will be saved. If you look for Jesus the way you might look for Waldo, the reward is far greater with Jesus!

3. Jesus is the Son of God fully human and fully Divine. Waldo’s…well, totally none of that just a character in a children‘s book!
But once we find Jesus, and read His words in the Bible, we can thank Him for a greater vision of hope and faith and of a life filled with purpose.

Don’t be fooled by imposters! There is only one Jesus! There is only one way to heaven and that is through Jesus Christ the Son of the Living God!

Can’t find Him yet? Pray a simple prayer to Him and ask Him to help you to at least see His footsteps. If you go where Jesus has gone you will find Jesus. Start with His Words in the Gospel of St. John chapter 1, find a place of worship/a church to visit, seek out some of His followers who will pray with you and encourage you.

Questions for Reflection
Are you asking “where’s Jesus” in the middle of a cruel world? Are you looking for Jesus with all of your heart? Do you really want to find Him?

Prayer of Faith
Dear Lord, thank you for dying on the cross for my sins. I acknowledge that I am a sinner and that I need your forgiveness. I want to declare You as Lord of my life today! Please, help me to follow in your footsteps from now on and to be all that You are calling me to be! In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Read
John 1:1-50, John 3:16-17 NIV

Song in my Head
‘Jesus we enthrone You. We proclaim You our King. Standing here in the midst of us, we raise You up with our praise. And as we worship, build a throne. Come Lord Jesus and take Your place!’ -Don Moen