Another Way of Seeing

In every encounter recorded by John in his gospel, he is inviting his readers to look closely. Who is this Jesus? Why has he come? What does that have to do with me? As interactions unfold, perspectives and lives are changed. Those on the receiving end of miracles think they perceive who Jesus is, but most of them have an incomplete picture. Those religious leaders who feel threatened by Jesus keep a close eye on his every move, while completely missing what his actions are saying. The people who expect to see Jesus overthrow the Romans have set their eyes upon earthly matters, while blind to the Kingdom of Heaven. We too stumble blindly in the darkness, do we not? We think we see Jesus crystal clear only to be reminded again and again that his love is deeper and wider, that his ways are high above our own, and that we need another way of seeing.