All Eyes on Jesus

18 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,
    because he has anointed me
    to proclaim good news to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives
    and recovering of sight to the blind,
    to set at liberty those who are oppressed,
19 to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor.”

20 And he rolled up the scroll and gave it back to the attendant and sat down. And the eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. 21 And he began to say to them, “Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.” 22 And all spoke well of him and marveled at the gracious words that were coming from his mouth. And they said, “Is not this Joseph's son?”  (Luke 4)

Jesus had returned to His hometown, taught in the synagogue, and made this bold statement about His identity.  He received mixed reviews.  Many marveled at His wisdom; some sought to kill Him; most could not see past His identity as the son of Joseph to the fact that He was the Son of God.  Who do you see when you look at Jesus, revealed in the scriptures, to your heart and mind?  Do you see Him as your Deliverer, who sets the captives free, your Physician, who gives you spiritual sight, and the One through Whom God gives all spiritual blessings? Take a second look.