Complexion Of Comfort!
"God has shone in our hearts to give
the light of the knowledge of the glory
of God in the face of Jesus Christ."
2 Corinthians 4: 6
When British poet Sir Philip Sidney died,
his friend, Matthew Roydon, wrote a poem in his
honor. He said that Sidney possessed: “A sweet
attractive kind of grace; a full assurance given by
looks; continual comfort in a face; the complexion
of Gospel books.”
In other words, the Gospel shone through
Sidney’s face. Divine comfort was etched
in his complexion. To look at him was to
be reassured.
If the face of a mortal can
express
God’s grace, think of looking into
the face of Christ Himself.
Imagine Mary and Martha seeing our Lord’s
concerned face in their grief. Imagine disciples
looking into the radiant face of our Lord as He
ascended into heaven. Now imagine His face
seeing you and your burdens today.
One day we’ll see Him face-to-face.
Until then, we can still look to Jesus,
the Author and Finisher of our faith.
"Continual comfort in a face! Is this not truer
of the face of Jesus, who was marred more
than any other man? His benign
countenance,
loving eyes, gracious presence, and heartfelt
messages all exuded comfort."
Herbert Lockyer