In C. S. Lewis’ book Prince Caspian, the Pevensie children are once again summoned from our world back to Narnia—this time to help Prince Caspian. At first, Lucy is the only one in all of Narnia who can see and hear Aslan—the great lion and creator king of Narnia. Initially, she sees brief flashes, but soon young Lucy is convinced that she sees him.
When Aslan finally reveals himself to Lucy, he seems to be bigger than she remembered. He explains to her that his size hasn’t changed, but only her understanding of him.
The Bible says, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever” (Hebrews 13:8). He’s the same Jesus who “existed in the beginning with God” and “created the universe” (John 1:2-3; Hebrews 1:2). He’s the same Jesus who was born a human being (Philippians 2:6-7).
He’s the same Jesus who cared for the social outcasts and stood against the racism and sexism of His day (Mark 1:40-45; John 4:4-42). He’s the same Jesus who calmed stormy seas and performed many other miracles (Mark 4:35-41).
He’s the same Jesus who spent time with shady characters and hung on a cross, dying for our sins (Matthew 20:28; Luke 19:1-9). He’s the same Jesus who stunned the world when He rose from the dead (Mark 16:1-7). He’s the same Jesus who is the Lord of heaven and earth and promises to be with us until He reappears one day to restore all creation to its original goodness (Matthew 28:18-20; Revelation 21:5).
Jesus will never change. But hopefully our awareness and understanding of Him has grown and changed and will continue to deepen and expand. The more it does, the more we can embody generous and humble love for the good of others and for the whole world—the same way Jesus does.
NLT 365-day reading plan passage for today: Daniel 6:1-28
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Read 1 John 2:6 and consider what it means to live like Jesus.
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What are some new insights you’ve recently had about Jesus? How can you better reveal Him and His ways to others?
Gary Shultz on June 2, 2015 at 6:16 am
Perspective is a telling thing, and I hope it is always growing. Correct you are about it as we learn more about our Lord the smaller we look and the bigger He looks. A lot of people are not Ok with that, but as Lucy and many real people have found out it becomes a formula for great faith. I think we were designed to grow and grasp better perspective. I know I’ll need most of eternity to grasp a better understanding of Who this mighty God really is and is to us. That’s a great thought to start the day. Thanks
Jeff Olson on June 2, 2015 at 9:01 am
Yes, it truly seems we are designed to grow in our perspective of Jesus. I’ve often found it quite telling how our own experience of understanding Jesus today mirrors how the Biblical narrative unfolds Him. The Bible starts with a powerful and promising hint in Genesis 3:15 until Jesus grows to become so clear and large that those with eyes of faith can’t miss Who He is and what He’s all about!
Tom Felten on June 2, 2015 at 8:33 am
Jeff, without the awe of Jesus and who He is along with the intimacy of a relationship with Him, we’ll be found living out an existence based on our own limited resources and understanding. May we see our glorious Savior and lord for who He truly is today!