We see Jesus

by Faye Schmidt

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But we do see Jesus … now crowned with glory and honour because he suffered death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone (Hebrews 2:9).

Read Hebrews 2:1–10

There are many instances in the gospels where we read that ‘Jesus saw …’. It may be the blind man at the gate or the woman who stooped over, seeing only the ground for 18 years. It is one of the wonders of Jesus that he was aware of what was before him and ‘saw’ before being approached or asked.

But references to ‘see’ in Scripture can also often mean to understand or realise or know. To see may not always refer to physical sight but insight.

In our text today, the writer says, ‘we do see Jesus’. Really? Where and how do we ‘see’ him? If we claim to have seen Jesus, we may be referred to a mental health specialist. But the writer is sure – we do see.

So, see him we can. We see him in the Scriptures. He said of himself, ‘Whoever sees me has seen the Father who sent me’. We are meant to see Jesus. We are meant to know who he is, understand why he came to be less than the angels among us for a time and realise that his death was for everyone, including you and me.

We also see Jesus in others. Matthew 25:37,40 says:

Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink?’

‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’

So we also see Jesus in those around us that we meet and serve. Are we aware that it is Jesus we see before us? Or do we just see the person with their need?

Dear Jesus, please send your Holy Spirit so that my eyes may be open to see you in your word and my neighbour. Amen.

Faye Schmidt continues her diaconal calling through governance, having served on the Victoria–Tasmania District Church Board, the General Church Board and currently as chair of the Standing Committee on Constitutions and her congregation, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Adelaide. Having lived and worked in many locations within Australia and overseas, Faye has a heart for the stranger and the newcomer. She has a heart for being open to new ideas, learning from others and responding to needs.

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