Abstract Jesus, artist unknown
This image is a riot of colour and spattered paint.
For me this seems to capture something of the noise and chaos of our world.
We will all have known times when we have felt almost overwhelmed by endless tasks to be done, other people’s expectations, the burden of responsibilities.
Yet in the midst of the painting is Jesus. And despite all that he is going through, his eyes are closed and his face is at peace.
Jesus is the peace in the midst of our busy and sometimes chaotic lives. He promised his disciples, promises us:
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.
Jesus, prince of peace,
This day when things get busy,
or I am stressed or anxious or overwhelmed,
remind me to look to you,
and to receive your gift of peace.
Amen.
Forty 100 word reflections for forty days of Lent (Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday, excluding Sundays), using the forty images in the Face to Face with Jesus pack, available to purchase from St Clare’s Shop. Written by Rev Charlotte Gale.
