tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post3858178957753083803..comments2024-03-27T14:26:25.469-07:00Comments on Saved by Grace: Beauty Is In the Eye of GodLaurie Colletthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-3947895545704369362019-05-26T10:38:23.258-07:002019-05-26T10:38:23.258-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.عبده العمراوىhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01968977858158075407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-12733003591487612572019-05-06T18:06:43.398-07:002019-05-06T18:06:43.398-07:00Thanks, Donald! So true, that the opinion of "...Thanks, Donald! So true, that the opinion of "experts" prevail in so many areas of life, when it is really only God's opinion that matters. So many times, even in churches, those in positions of leadership are carnal rather than spiritual, and when they are exposed, many members feel hurt and betrayed. But the unsung heroes who faithfully follow God's Word without making a show of it are often overlooked. As you say, all will become clear when God reveals it.<br />Thanks again and God bless,<br />Laurie<br />Laurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-71835174067196247912019-05-06T14:06:18.962-07:002019-05-06T14:06:18.962-07:00Great post, Laurie. You mentioned how often our i...Great post, Laurie. You mentioned how often our ideas of beauty are influenced by the opinions of those around us. That isn't limited to our ideas of beauty. Today, professional chefs define what is good food, critics define what is good writing, acting, art or or music. Sadly, we've done the same things in the Christian world, so that many things that are considered spiritual are in fact wholly carnal, while truly spitirual people are dismissed as unimportant. I'm looking forward to the day when God shows things as they really are. Donald Fishgrabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11977970195032209188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-40436315061993192262019-05-06T10:29:25.347-07:002019-05-06T10:29:25.347-07:00Hi Brenda,
I agree, that the eyes are the window t...Hi Brenda,<br />I agree, that the eyes are the window to the soul. When Jesus appeared on the road to Emmaus, He was in His glorified body, as He was when He spoke to Mary, and neither the disciples nor Mary recognized Him at first. I believe it will bee similar when we have our glorified bodies -- we will know each other, but not necessarily by our physical appearance.<br />Thanks for your comment and God bless,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-3262843311379137992019-05-06T10:23:49.160-07:002019-05-06T10:23:49.160-07:00Hi Pam,
Thanks so much for your comment. How wonde...Hi Pam,<br />Thanks so much for your comment. How wonderful it will be when we finally see our dear Lord face to face! I agree, His radiance shines through the faces of those who follow Him most closely.<br />God bless you too,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-91530845249575285682019-05-06T08:00:44.733-07:002019-05-06T08:00:44.733-07:00Hi Laurie,
Regarding physical beauty I have always...Hi Laurie,<br />Regarding physical beauty I have always seen that in people's eyes, there is something about the eyes that has always revealed a personality to me. I am not sure what Jesus would look like physically, I have always thought it meaningful that on the road to Emmaus Jesus was not recognized until He broke bread with the disciples. That is where I believe His beauty is, in the Word of God spoken to us.<br />God bless.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16165344093549650260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-83053442172755129872019-05-05T23:43:41.874-07:002019-05-05T23:43:41.874-07:00Beauty. How harsh and judgemental we humans are to...Beauty. How harsh and judgemental we humans are towards eachother. How differently God sees us all, beauty in His eyes is so different from our limited and narrow versions of it. I believe Jesus' face was very beautiful, because nomatter His physical features, God's beauty was perfectly in Him. Oh to behold that dear face then, so full of God Himself. Sometimes we meet a very devouted follower of Christ, and there is a look, a glow in their eyes, a light somehow. A tiny reflection of our Lord. I can only emagine Jesus's face when He walked among us. God bless. Pam in NorwayWinkel's Crazy Ideashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17934679165455175289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-56156649427715955862019-05-05T11:38:51.395-07:002019-05-05T11:38:51.395-07:00Dear Frank,
Thank you for taking the time not only...Dear Frank,<br />Thank you for taking the time not only to read and comment on my post, but to watch the Twilight Zone episode! <br />It is certainly true that "freaks of nature" are generally shunned by society. The film "Greatest Showman" portrays P.T. Barnum as an entrepreneur who profited from bringing together such individuals, yet the film has a positive message in that he gave each of them a new purpose and united them in a community that supported one another. <br /><br />Praise God for our differences, for He designed each of us with unique gifts to glorify Him with the purpose He intended for us since before the beginning of time.<br /><br />Thanks again and God bless,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-53040047448677917022019-05-05T07:11:02.043-07:002019-05-05T07:11:02.043-07:00Dear Laurie,
Before I was able to comment here, I ...Dear Laurie,<br />Before I was able to comment here, I turned to You-Tube and I watched the whole 22-minute film. With tension and expectancy, I was dreading how this unfortunate patient would look after her bandages were removed.<br />I was rather confused after her face was revealed. She was normal! And beautiful too. Like everybody else. Then they showed the hospital staff assembled in the corridor. THEY were the ones who we might consider "monstrous".<br />Talking about a twist at the end of the tail!<br />But having said that, these people are real. I once had a French publication showing photographs of "monsters" due to genetic defects at conception, with some making a fortune as a circus performer.<br />However, I will never forget the tale of the Elephant Man, who was rejected by his parents, the rest of his family, the school he attended, and shunned and repulsed by society in general. On top of all that, no one would employ him. Except for one man, a bishop, who took him in and gave him food and lodging in exchange for general church maintenance. He lived out the rest of his days with just the one friend he ever had, and died before reaching old-age.<br />For the rest of us who may be tempted to squirm in front of a mirror, these are worth thinking about and remembering.<br />A heart-moving post. God bless.Frank E. Blasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12218732913319387677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-7535347577678252132019-05-04T19:43:36.026-07:002019-05-04T19:43:36.026-07:00Thanks, Susan! I agree, that although our glorifie...Thanks, Susan! I agree, that although our glorified bodies will be perfect, they will carry distinguishing characteristics that reflect who we were for the Lord in our earthly body, like Jesus' scars reflecting His sacrifice. People confuse the Lord's purpose and nature in each of His comings, and don't realize that while He came as a humble servant and sacrifice, He will come as King of Kings and Lord of Lords!<br />God bless,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-59076348020133348612019-05-04T16:57:41.489-07:002019-05-04T16:57:41.489-07:00A beautiful post! I used to enjoy The Twilight Zon...A beautiful post! I used to enjoy The Twilight Zone when I was a child. They came up with very creative stories. I think Jesus is physically beautiful as well, especially the scars that will still be visible when we see Him. .It seems to me that people mostly like a strong-willed, defiant, boasting and crass kind of guy, sort of like some of the parts Arnold Schwartnegger might have played. But Jesus came to lay His life down in submission to the Father. Men’s flesh do not desire that. But nowadays the tide has turned, and people now want men to be passive and nonjudgmental and feminine....but Jesus is returning as a roaring lion!!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00498627087140234765noreply@blogger.com