“BEHOLD THE MAN!”

Me-Maw Thoughts

Number 587

July 12, 2022//

“BEHOLD THE MAN!”

John 19:5 (KJV)
Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man!

Jesus had been beaten, scourged, mocked, and ridiculed. Pilate brought Him before the people and said: “BEHOLD THE MAN!”

My thought for you today is what do you see when you behold the man Jesus!

Do you see a beaten and seemingly defeated Christ who is not able to meet all of you needs, inside and out?

John 20:19 (KJV)
Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.

Or do you see the resurrected Savior who speaks peace in each of your situations, but like the disciples in the post resurrection appearance of Jesus, you doubt what you see?

How do you see Jesus?

Do you see Him as John saw Him on the Isle of Patmos; Glorified, Powerful, strong, and mighty. This Jesus is greater than any enemy or problem in our lives and can deliver and defeat with just His words. Words we cans speak in power!

Revelation 1:14-16 (KJV)
¹⁴ His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire;
¹⁵ And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters.
¹⁶ And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.

Do you see Him as the one who forgives and cast your sins as far as the east is from the west and never condemns? Is He the one who you know Loves you fully and unconditionally?

John 8:11 (KJV)
She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.

What do you see when you Behold the Man, Jesus?

Do you see Him with such a countenance, that He can say “Follow Me”, and people follow without delay?

Matthew 9:9 (KJV)
And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him.

Do you see Him as the one who will never forsake you and is always with you and desires to fight your battles as we let go and let Him?

Hebrews 13:5-6 (KJV)
⁵ Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
⁶ So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

Or do you see Him as all of these? Jesus, the one who suffered and died for our salvation! Jesus, who defeated, death, hell and the grave and came forth to speak Peace to each of our hearts and every situation in our lives! Jesus, the glorified and powerful, strong, and mighty force in our lives and the world! Jesus the one who forgives the deepest and darkest of sins and sets us free to live a different lifestyle in Him!

Jesus who with one look into those loving, powerful eyes, says to us “Follow Me” and we obey!

Jesus, who is always with us and fighting for us!

May I declare that He is all of these and more! He is our Shepherd, our Provider, our Joy, and our Guide!

He is more real than anything we can see with our natural eyes and yet we see Him all around us in a baby’s smile, a child’s laugh, a parent’s love, and the wisdom of age! We see Him in the flowers, trees, and all nature!

What do you see when you “BEHOLD THE MAN”!

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Father, thank you that in the earthly appearance of Jesus we see your Love, Forgiveness, and Freedom, manifest! Help each of us to understand that because Jesus lives, we can live in victory and overcome all the weapons of evil! Oh! How I praise and honor the King of Kings and Savior of the World. May each one who reads this declare, “I will follow”. In Jesus Name I pray and declare He is all I need! Amen!

Live fully in Jesus! Love, MeMaw