Meditations of the Heart

Imagine being one of the twelve Apostles!  Imagine walking with Jesus day after day for three years.  Many of us have thought exactly of that and what it would be like.  Granted, there were many people constantly around Him, constantly asking questions, constantly wanting healing for themselves or for others.  However, there were also times when Jesus was alone with His twelve friends.  They would walk along and He would answer their individual questions.  After supper, some of them would take walks, and maybe Jesus would be alone for a while.  Being one of the Twelve, you would walk over and sit beside Him.  Imagine sitting beside the Son of God, Our Redeemer.  There would be just the two of you and this would be your chance to ask Him that important question that had been on your mind for days.  Gently, He would look at you and with tremendous love and total understanding, He would answer you in a way that would touch your heart to its very core.  Then, the others would return and the many other questions on your mind would have to wait.

Later, as the night grew long, everyone would be eager for some much-needed sleep.  You would rest your head on a rolled up blanket but sleep would not come.  You could hear the others sleeping comfortably, but the Master was still awake.  Quite often, He did not require much sleep.  Why?  He was human, of course, but so often He would go off to pray by Himself, or would simply desire to be alone.  Now, you quietly go to sit beside Him.  He asks if you are tired.  You want this time alone with Him, so you say no, although He knows differently.  Suddenly, you find yourself wide awake.  Your mind is racing with question after question.  How did He raise Lazarus from the dead?  How did He change the water into wine at Cana?  How did He cure the woman from her hemorrhages?  Why did He talk with the woman from Samaria? 

Jesus looks at you.  He looks at you in such a poignant way that your heart is deeply and suddenly touched.  He looks at you with love and tenderness that you have never experienced before.  In fact, you know in your heart that He is like no one else you have ever met before or will ever meet again.  He is so gentle and kind to everyone.  There is no discrimination with Jesus.  He treats everyone the same.  His touch is like the whisper of the wind and the soft feel of a rose petal at the same time.  The sparkle in His eyes when He laughs is a reflection of the bright morning sun.  People had never before heard such inspiring teachings as He gave to them.  His words speak from deep within Himself of the fullness and intensity of life.  His voice reflects the richness of the earth and its vast beauty.  The kindness in His voice and spirit epitomizes love itself.  How blessed are they who have been called by Him to be His followers. 

Now, He gently puts His hand on your shoulder.  He tells you that tomorrow is another new day.  It will be Passover.  In three days, He will answer your questions.  He tells you to look for Him in the morning light of the third day and He will softly whisper your name.  Then, you will know the answers which you have been seeking.  Then, you will know and understand all He taught.  Then, you will know the meaning of perfect Love