Posted on 04/11/2011 2:24:00 PM PDT by Winstons Julia
I was in my bathroom attending to some business and I looked down at the wood floor and there was an image of Jesus in the grain of a floorboard!
Is it just me, or is everyone seeing Jesus everywhere on Free Republic today?
Where have you seen Jesus?
Oh people, look among you
It’s there your hope must lie
There’s a sea bird above you
Gliding in one place like Jesus in the sky
- Jackson Browne
"There appeared in these our days a man, of the Jewish Nation, of great virtue, named Yeshua [Jesus], who is yet living among us, and of the Gentiles is accepted for a Prophet of truth, but His own disciples call Him the Son of God- He raiseth the dead and cureth all manner of diseases. A man of stature somewhat tall, and comely, with very reverent countenance, such as the beholders may both love and fear, his hair of (the colour of) the chestnut, full ripe, plain to His ears, whence downwards it is more orient and curling and wavering about His shoulders. In the midst of His head is a seam or partition in His hair, after the manner of the Nazarenes. His forehead plain and very delicate; His face without spot or wrinkle, beautified with a lovely red; His nose and mouth so formed as nothing can be reprehended; His beard thickish, in colour like His hair, not very long, but forked; His look innocent and mature; His eyes grey, clear, and quick- In reproving hypocrisy He is terrible; in admonishing, courteous and fair spoken; pleasant in conversation, mixed with gravity. It cannot be remembered that any have seen Him Laugh, but many have seen Him Weep. In proportion of body, most excellent; His hands and arms delicate to behold. In speaking, very temperate, modest, and wise. A man, for His singular beauty, surpassing the children of men"
This is a reprinting of a letter from Pontius Pilate to Tiberius Caesar describing the physical appearance of Jesus. Copies are in the Congressional Library in Washington, D.C.
TO TIBERIUS CAESAR:
A young man appeared in Galilee preaching with humble unction, a new law in the Name of the God that had sent Him. At first I was apprehensive that His design was to stir up the people against the Romans, but my fears were soon dispelled. Jesus of Nazareth spoke rather as a friend of the Romans than of the Jews. One day I observed in the midst of a group of people a young man who was leaning against a tree, calmly addressing the multitude. I was told it was Jesus. This I could easily have suspected so great was the difference between Him and those who were listening to Him. His golden colored hair and beard gave to his appearance a celestial aspect. He appeared to be about 30 years of age. Never have I seen a sweeter or more serene countenance. What a contrast between Him and His bearers with their black beards and tawny complexions! Unwilling to interrupt Him by my presence, I continued my walk but signified to my secretary to join the group and listen. Later, my secretary reported that never had he seen in the works of all the philosophers anything that compared to the teachings of Jesus. He told me that Jesus was neither seditious nor rebellious, so we extended to Him our protection. He was at liberty to act, to speak, to assemble and to address the people. This unlimited freedom provoked the Jews -- not the poor but the rich and powerful.
Later, I wrote to Jesus requesting an interview with Him at the Praetorium. He came. When the Nazarene made His appearance I was having my morning walk and as I faced Him my feet seemed fastened with an iron hand to the marble pavement and I trembled in every limb as a guilty culprit, though he was calm. For some time I stood admiring this extraordinary Man. There was nothing in Him that was repelling, nor in His character, yet I felt awed in His presence. I told Him that there was a magnetic simplicity about Him and His personality that elevated Him far above the philosophers and teachers of His day.
Now, Noble Sovereign, these are the facts concerning Jesus of Nazareth and I have taken the time to write you in detail concerning these matters. I say that such a man who could convert water into wine, change death into life, disease into health; calm the stormy seas, is not guilty of any criminal offense and as others have said, we must agree -- truly this is the Son of God.
Your most obedient servant,
Pontius Pilate
I wouldn’t sweat the sacrilegious part. And the arrruuuggghhh would only come if I choked on a piece and had to cough it out...
Fortunately, there’s only one FReeper who shows an unhealthy obsession with Jesus Images, who is responsible for the vast majority of these posts.
Maybe the moderators should tell him its not good for FreeRepublic’s image.
“I don’t ascribe to that being completely proven.”
Okay, well, let’s keep studying the matter.
Since nobody knows what Jesus looked like how do you know it is an image of him?
Not so fast. I happen to agree with this rendition, a portrait modeled directly on the face in the image on the Shroud of Turin.
Where have I seen Jesus? Where I am supposed to see him - in other Christians, in every blessing he provides, in every tragedy he overcomes, in every place he is glorified and, more importantly, in my own life. To pretend to see him in smudges and stains on objects is, IMO, degrading to his name and causes ridicule and mockery of those who love him and follow him WITHOUT needing to see him. Blessed are those who believe without seeing, is what I remember him saying.
Indeed!
Not so fast. I remain skeptical :)
A Les Paul or an old Strat maybe, or probably a Gretch or a big ole Guild Jumbo... But Jesus would NEVER play an an SG! Worst guitar EVER! (unless the Lord Himself was your backstage tuner)
Understood.....let’s just say I don’t ‘support’ that image/likeness lightly. Far from it. I truly believe that is precisely what He looked like for many, many reasons. Still, I understand it takes time and research to reach such a conclusion.
Heavy Metal Jesus!
I got dibs on that name for a band...
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