What Did Jesus Really Look Like? -"COME TO ME, . . . AND I WILL REFRESH YOU

Jesus' warm countenance and appealing demeanor must have made this invitation particularly attractive to those "toiling and loaded down."  (Matthew 11:28-30)  His warmth and kindness underscored his promise of refreshment for those willing to learn from him.  Even young ones wanted to be close to Jesus, for the Bible says:  "He took the children into his arms." -Mark 10:13-16. 

Though Jesus did experience agony before his death, he was not a melancholic individual.  For example, he contributed to festivities at a marriage feast in Cana by changing water into fine wine.   (John 2:1-11)  At other gatherings he taught never-to-be-forgotten lessons. - Matthew 9:9-13; John 12:1-8.

Above all, Jesus' preaching put the joyful prospect of everlasting life within the reach of his listeners. (John 11:25, 26; 17:3)  When 70 of his disciples reported their preaching experiences, he became "overjoyed" and exclaimed:  "Rejoice because your names have been written in the heavens." -Luke 0:20, 21.

Next time: What Did Jesus Really Look Like? - "YOU THOUGH, ARE TO BE THAT WAY"

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