What is your image of Jesus?
There are many; the Good Shepherd, the Messiah, the Lord, the King; but who and what is he to those of us who have come to know and love him.
The image that means the most to me is of Jesus as my 'big brother', perhaps because I was the eldest in my own family and always seemed to feel as though I had to look out for the others. He is the older brother that we might dream of, the one who'll always watch over us, the solid secure presence.
I really feel that Jesus is always there for me; someone I can turn to, knowing that he will care and do everything he can to help me sort out the everyday ups and downs of life.
What a joy it is to have the sure and certain knowledge of his love for me personally. It would be wonderful if everyone who needs it (which is all of us really, I believe) could find the same comfort and strength that comes from knowing Jesus in whatever way each of us needs.
PS My second favourite image is of Jesus as the 'Good Shepherd'. If anyone needs a shepherd in order to be kept on the 'right path' and to be lead by restful waters, it's me!!
Of course, I always have husband to fall back on as well. He's is never very far away from 'keeping me on the right path' (or so he says; and who am I to demur or disagree!!). No wonder I need the restful waters!!
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