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Mind of Christ
Eyes of Christ
As members of the Mystical Body grow into holiness, we begin to view God's world differently. Our eyes are changed to see things by a new light. This same thing happened to two disciples who met Jesus Christ after the resurrection as they hurried along the road to Emmaus. Though they knew Jesus well, they failed to recognize him as he walked and talked. Suddenly, as Christ broke bread, their eyes were opened. Then, "they were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a ghost." 1
Jesus Christ gives us a renewed vision for our neighbors who may not know him. Christ transforms our view of the growing numbers of seniors, the young professional "Yuppies" and the ethnic groups speaking their own languages. Christ directs us to the new poor in their big cities. As we minister to others, we begin to understand ourselves. We realize our impoverished nature and begin to comprehend our status in God's sight as his children. Our eyes awaken us to our own frailty and then God's power working in us.
Mind Christ
The open eyes of the indwelt Christian produce an open mind. A group of fishermen met Jesus after the resurrection. Jesus ate fish with them as a proof that he was alive, "Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures." 2 Some people mock Christians saying that they are brainwashed. They argue that any clear thinking person would reject Christianity outright. Far from being closed minded or blinkered, genuine Christianity demands that we think through and mentally explore our faith. Jesus indwells us. We can say with Paul, "But we have the mind of Christ." 3 This is not in the sense of being brainwashed, or of becoming robot-like in our decisions but having our minds truly opened by him.
THE UNEXAMINED LIFE IS NOT WORTH LIVING
Words of Christ
Not only do we need the mind of Christ, we need his words too. Ruth E. Johnson wrote, "When the potter remade my marred vessel, he put a spout on it." Remade, God fills us to overflowing and more. "You are witnesses of these things," 4 said Jesus. In sharing our faith we also take possession of it. Paul writes, "That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." 5
Question for Discussion
Have you been remade by the divine potter?
Notes
1Luke 24.37. 2Luke 24.45. 31 Corinthians 2.16. 4Luke 24.48. 5Romans 10.9
We have the mind of Christ.
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