Sights and Sounds

We know so much about Him. We know where and when He was born. We know who His parents were and who His Father is. We know His approximate height and age. We know He was skilled with a hammer and a saw as well as skilled with loaves and fishes. We know He was a fisherman and a fisher of men. We know He was wonderful with children and children loved Him. We know when He died and when He rose. And we know He loves us.

These things we know for the bible tells us so.

And yet, there are things that that great book leaves out.

What was the color of His eyes? Were they deep brown and gentle? Or soft and hazel, the kind that said "friend" the second you looked into them? Or perhaps crystal clear blue like His Father's sky. Did they get crinkly around the edges when He smiled? Did He have disarming dimples to match? What was the sound of His laughter? Was it hearty and deep? Long and contagious? The kind of laugh that put everyone within earshot instantly at ease and pulled you in for a closer listen so you too could be part of the party. The bible doesn't much discuss Jesus laughing but I know He did. He spent too much time in the company of children not too.

I can't wait to get to Heaven and have a good 'ol laugh with Him. (Well I can wait; but I'm really looking forward to that day.) In the meantime, God sure is having some fun at my expense down here. (This post isn't the proper time but I have no doubt Father and Son were chucklin' at the joke they pulled on me today.)

Laughter, I love it and when I do it I feel His love and warm embrace, from the inside. So go have a laugh and let your Father give you a hug. It will feel amazing.


PS. I'm going with crystal clear blue.