What did Jesus see in those eyes?

 

What did Jesus see in those eyes?

The woman caught in shame was terrified.

Did He see the years, of emptiness and pain?

The people that had failed her, again and again.

Could He feel in His heart, the depths of her shame?

Did He know, she wasn't the only one to blame?

She had longed for a Prince, to sweep her away,

Yet her hearts desire had led her astray.

Did He see her thoughts, as if reading a book?

Perceive all those ways, she was searching for love.

Did He see her loneliness, pain and confusion?

How the love she had longed for, was just an illusion.

What did Jesus see, when He looked in those eyes?

Did He see betrayal, broken promises and lies?

How she had been wooed, used and abandoned,

Deceived and disgarded, her pain only deepened.

Maybe that's why, He looked down in the sand,

When those who accused her, left her to stand!

Naked and weeping, and longing for death.

Instead of the stones, He gave new life instead!

He wrote in the dust, like priests of old,

Knowing, both sides of the story must be told.

But where was the man, who was caught in the act?

Jesus knew, with their lies, they were setting a trap!

Jesus showed His deep, abiding, love for the law,

God's heart for His people, filled  Him with awe.

Heavenly guidance that was miraculously given,

Lovingly written by a finger from heaven!

Yet, the hearts of men were dead and cold,

Creating more laws, to keep men controlled.

Forgetting the heart of the law, is His love,

Fountain of blessings, from our Father above.

What did she see, when she looked in His eyes?

Did she know in that moment, He was sent from on high?

In the warmth of His gaze, did the pain melt away?

Did she tell her story, every single day?

He came into the world, to save us from sin,

The full beauty of redeeming love is in Him.

The power of forgiveness, His most precious lesson.

I can' t wait to see Him, who lights up the heavens!

Dawn Annette Montague 

October 23rd 2020