I was reading an article written by a pastor in the early 1900’s last night. The title of the article by Percy Ainsworth is The Wilderness and the Sunrise. The overall theme of the article is the hope we have in Jesus.
One of the statements Ainsworth made in the article has set me to thinking and reflecting on my approach to people. Here is what he said:
Jesus knew more about the sinfulness of the world than anyone else could ever know, and yet he never seemed to be expecting to find sin in human hearts. He was always looking for something good.
Let that thought wash over you for a few minutes.
Jesus, who knows everything about you – he not only knows your actions, he knows your thoughts, your motives and your attitudes. He sees what is in your heart. And yet, when he looks at you – he looks for the good.
What a thought!
That should bring you hope today. That should motivate you to look for the good in others as well.
For me, I have been challenged to strive, with God’s help, to really look at the people God puts in my path today. I want to look past what the outward appearance presents to the good in each person.
Isn’t it possible that we could find something positive and good in each and every person we find standing in front of us today? That is seeing people with God’s eyes.
Those are the eyes I want.
Be blessed!
Clay in the Hands 
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