A Fresh Vision of Jesus

by Ralph I. Tilley 

I need a fresh vision of Jesus —
    the One who turned the water into wine;
    the One who took what was fully offered
    and filled the thirsty from the Vine. 

I need a fresh vision of Jesus —
    the One on whom the Spirit descended;
    the One who bestowed this selfsame power,
    and with his presence attended. 

I need a fresh vision of Jesus —
    the One who sought the lost and wounded;
    the One who sincerely cared for sinners
    and from their hell and night lifted. 

I need a fresh vision of Jesus —
    the One who stooped to wash dirty feet,
    the One who didn't cling to his status,
    but with joy served even the least. 

I need a fresh vision of Jesus —
    the One who came to do his Father's will;
    the One who drank the bitter cup fully,
    bearing all the shame on that Hill. 

I need a fresh vision of Jesus —
    the One seated at the Father's right hand;
    the One bearing the wounds from Calvary,
    who pleads our case when we don't stand. 

I need a fresh vision of Jesus —
    the One risen and now reigning above;
    the One who by his indwelling Spirit
    prepares his Bride to reign in love. 

I need a fresh vision of Jesus . . .