Joy Rising

Leddy Hammock When you think of Jesus, do you mentally “see” Him sad and suffering? Pictures of Jesus smiling or laughing are fairly new in worldwide Christian culture. Most people have gotten used to a serious, somber Savior. Yet, for the first three centuries of Christianity, Jesus was most often portrayed as serene, young, happy Good Shepherd. Only twice do the writers of the Gospels mention that ‘Jesus wept.” What if that is because the gentle Master was most often so full of joy that He smiled and laughed easily. When you think of the real Jesus, how do you see Him? Come, share that joy rising in your heart here at Unity on Easter morning!