If we could only read the Gospels with an open mind and heart, then Jesus would come walking - bounding, leaping, striding, even, off the pages and into our lives.
What a man, what a mixture; amazing; strong, brave, wise, funny, gentle, caring. He had an answer for everything; he had authority, compassion. He encouraged the weak and challenged the proud. He was scared of no-one, loving to all. He healed, taught, told stories; had time for the sick, the down and outs, for women and children, (rare in those days) and so much more!
If we could just see that, we would fall at his feet, crying, "My Lord and my God", and he would clasp us in his arms and hold us to his heart, whispering, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and heavy-laden and I will give you rest", (and which of us does not feel like that at times, even if we don't admit it).
These could be the most beautiful words we will ever hear; and if we only listened, we would hear them. What joy, what solace, what comfort they would bring, something to help and last us throughout our whole lives.
It really is worth the search.
