PICTURES OF JESUS CHRIST

   Children hear stories and see pictures of Santa Claus and even though they never saw the real one, they believe, sight unseen.  Oh, they see the fake Santa’s in the malls, they color pictures of Santa in their coloring books, and they read about him in books.  But one day, they no longer believe.

   But as children we learn about Jesus Christ in Sunday school and at home, see pictures of Jesus Christ, and read about him in books.  Yet we grow up and still believe until the day we die.  Trillions of people at any given time believe in Jesus.  No matter what religion they are, they still believe.  They study all about him.  They have total trust in their belief.

   Pictures of Jesus Christ for many reasons console those who look at them and the pictures also remind them that Jesus died for them.  Some like certain pictures more than others.  It’s a feeling within that draws them closer to God and Jesus.  But the most seen pictures are:

·        Pictures of Jesus on the cross

·        Jesus teaching

·        Jesus performing miracles

·        Jesus praying on bended knee

·        Jesus lying in a manger

·        Jesus with his mother and father

·        Jesus amongst the angels

   It is intriguing and fascinating to know more about the Son of God who they have never seen. Everyone wants to know more about him.  Everyone wants to feel closer to him and pictures of Jesus Christ make them feel closer.  They have heard the stories, read the Ten Commandments and parables, heard how he could heal the sick, part the waters, and have read the Bible.  Why wouldn’t they want pictures like those that hang in museums and churches? 

   Artists have drawn and painted pictures mimicking how he looked to them when they saw other pictures.  If their faith saw him a certain way, that’s more than likely the way they would paint him.  Statues have been made out of every conceivable product available.  Designers have used pictures of Jesus Christ to adorn homes through interior decorating.

   Pictures of Jesus Christ, whether large or small, have always been important to those who believe.  Most homes have at least one picture and one cross.

   This is just a few examples, why, there is a need for the pictures.  People of all ages and all religions feel better when they look at the pictures of Jesus Christ.  Those who are alone in the world like a picture to remind them that they aren’t really alone.  People in nursing homes and hospitals like a picture to let them know they will be okay.  Families usually have pictures in the house as a reminder the family is protected.

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