Looking Like Jesus

 

Who has believed what we have heard? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? He grew up before him like a young plant and like a root out of dry ground. He didn’t have an impressive form or majesty that we should look at him, no appearance that we should desire him. He was despised and rejected by men, a man of suffering who knew what sickness was. He was like someone people turned away from; he was despised, and we didn’t value him.

Isaiah 53:1-3 CSB

When it comes to picturing Jesus in our minds, Hollywood has really done us a disservice. They’ve given us an endless parade of handsome actors with compelling eyes, dramatic gazes, and dynamic facial hair. But Isaiah paints a different picture. Apparently, to look at him, Jesus wasn’t all that attractive. He didn’t have an impressive form or appearance. He was like someone people turned away from.

Besides, what he looked like wasn't the point. His appearance wasn't what made people pay attention to him. What he did and what he said were the magnets.

Jesus said to the Twelve, “You don’t want to go away too, do you?”

Simon Peter answered, “Lord, to whom will we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and know that you are the Holy One of God.”

John 6:67-69 CSB

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Truth is...It would be good for you and me to also put little to no importance on our physical appearance. Instead, let's look like Jesus by living lives of compassion and service and speaking words of encouragement and truth.