A PROFILE of PURITY

Everyone who has this hope in him purify himself, just as he is pure.
1 John 3:3

MATTHEW TELLS US that Jesus took Peter, James and John and went up a mountain where "he was transfigured before them. Hus face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light" (Matthew 17:2).
     The face of Jesus undoubtedly reflected the purity of s newborn infant, untainted by the corruption and guile that so often are stamped on our faces. He confronted His detractors, saying, "Which of you can prove me guilty of sin?"
     When He smiled, God smiled, and when He frowned (and, on occasion. He did just that). Fire flashesbin His eyes. But most of the time, day the Gospels, His eyes spoke the language of love.
     I have often tried to imagine what Jesus eyed looked like probably dark eyed that could vary their expression from an electric storm with lightening flashing to a peaceful, beautiful meadow full of flowers and laughing children.
     His gaze penetrated the veneer of external respectability that makes us comfortable and saw through the hearts of people. Hebrew 4:13 tells us that all of our actions are visible and naked unto the eyes of Him who ruled the universe.
     When I was a lad, the ultimate test of truthfulnedd that I had to pass was when my dad would say, "Son, look at me in the eye!" Peter had boasted that he would never deny Christ, yet three timed he attempted to distance himself from Jesus, even swearing. He never deny Christ, yet three times he attempted to distance himself from Jesus, even swearing he never knew Him. Then Luke recorded, "The Loird turned and looked straight st Peter" (Liked 22:61). Their eyes  connected. Was it a look of censure an I told you so" sort of look? I don't thinkdo, otherwise Peter liked Judas, would have totally despaired of life.
     Look full in His wonderful face. You'll see His love and purity