How we view Jesus is important. It changes our relationship with Him. We often hear Him called our Savior, and it is true. Some call Him brother or friend. But are there other ways to view Him? There are many of them. Let’s take a look at a few briefly and delve deeper into one.
In Isaiah 9:6, He is called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. Many of His disciples called Him Rabbi or Teacher when He was with them. In John 1, He is called the Word. He is referred to as the chief cornerstone and the stone the builder’s rejected.
Each of us are viewed differently depending on who is looking at us, and Jesus is no different. Getting to know Him in these different ways improves our relationship with Him, allowing it to go deeper. We all have parents. When we see them only as a parent, we have one view of them. However, when we see them as a man or woman who has needs, a professional who is good at their job, and get to know their history, it changes our perception of them. By diving deeper into who our parents are, we grow deeper in relationship.
The Apostle Paul tells us that Jesus is the image of the invisible God. Jesus told the disciples that if they had seen Him, they had seen the Father. We can see the Father through the gospels and the picture painted of Jesus. Paul also tells us that everything in heaven and on earth were created through Him and for Him. We speak of God as the Creator, but we don’t often think of Jesus as the Creator. Seeing Him as the Creator gives us a new perspective of Him.
Why is this important? Again, the more we learn of Jesus, the deeper our relationship with Him can go. The deeper our relationship, the more in awe we become of Him. The more we understand about Him, the more we love and honor Him. So, how do we deepen our relationship? We read and study our Bible, especially prophecies about Him and the New Testament.
I pray we all choose to know more about Jesus. I pray we decide to read our Bibles. I pray each one of us will deepen our relationship with Jesus through understanding who He is. Read your Bible. Know more about Jesus. Understand better who He is. Deepen your relationship with Him.
Colossians 1:15-16 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation, for in him all things in heaven and on earth were created, things visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or powers—all things have been created through him and for him.
Marty Pressey 