THE LOOK OF JESUS
In the gospel according to Luke we read the following: But Peter said, “Man I do not know what you are talking about.” At that moment, while he was still speaking, a cock crew; and the Lord turned and looked straight at Peter . . . and Peter went outside and wept bitterly. I had a fairly good relationship with the Lord. I would ask him for things, converse with him, praise him, thank him . . . But always I had this uncomfortable feeling that he wanted me to look into his eyes . . . And I would not. I would talk, but look away when I sensed he was looking at me. I always looked away. And I knew why. I was afraid. I thought I should find an accusation there of some unrepented sin. I thought I should find a demand there: there would be something he wanted from me. One day I finally summoned up…
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