Acts 13:44-52 / John 14:7-14
A book is not judged by its cover.
So, appearances can say one thing, but the essence can be something else.
But there is no doubt that much emphasis and importance are placed on image and appearances.
So when image and appearance do not match the essence and character, then it would lead to confusion and contradiction.
In the gospel, Jesus tells Philip that to have seen Him is to have seen the Father.
Jesus goes on to explain that He is in the Father and the Father is in Him.
And the words that Jesus says is not from Himself. It is the Father, living in Him, who is doing all the work.
As disciples of Jesus, we are called Christians, which means that we are a reflection of who Jesus Christ is.
Even if we don’t publicly identify ourselves as Christians, our character and integrity should reflect the person of Jesus Christ.
The one profound expression of our Christianity is the love of God.
When others see us as a person of love, they would see presence of Jesus Christ in us.
Let us love as Jesus Christ loves us, and others will know we are Christians by our words and actions.