What Did They See?

What did they see in the eyes of the Master, those times that He met with the Pharisees?
Did his eyes spark with frustration, anger and fire?

What did they see in the eyes of the Master, that time in the boat skimming dark Galilee?
Did they see strength and power over nature, and glances of wonder for lack of faith shown?

What did they see int he eyes of the Master, when the children were gathered so close to his chest?
Did they see joy, comfort and freedom? Did his eyes reflect the innocence there?

What did they see in the eyes of the Master, each time he gazed on some body in need?
Did his eyes brim with compassion, love and forgiveness? Did they see the power he had to fill every need?

What did they see in the eyes of the Master when he was taken and hung on the tree?
Did they see dread, pain and sorrow; loneliness, with love and forgiveness mixed in? Did they hear agonized shame when he begged for his father, compassionate love for his mother to hold, and forgiveness and welcome for the repentant thief?

What did they see in the eyes of their Master/Redeemer that Sunday he rose to waken the dawn?
Did they see joy, forgiveness and triumph? Did they see their failures swallowed up in his love?

What will we see in the eyes of our Savior on our first day of standing in front of this throne?
Will we see welcome, love, joy and forgiveness, or will we see sadness as we're turned away alone?