The Mirror

 

	“We, who with unveiled faces reflect the Lord’s glory…are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the spirit.”
	—2 Corinthians 3:18

I’ve been thinking about mirrors lately. Mirrors reflect what we put in front of them.

If we consider what Christ sees when He looks into the “mirror” of our life, does He see His reflection there? Think of Moses. When he came down from Mount Sinai, after being in the presence of God for 40 days, the Scripture tells us that his face shown with the glory of God.

Because Moses revealed God in his countenance, those who saw him became uncomfortable around him. Too much light compared to the darkness of their hearts. Responding to their discomfort, Moses put a veil over his face, so the people didn’t have to be confronted with the glory of God.

Learn from Moses. Don’t be surprised if, when you reflect Christ well, others around you become uncomfortable.

I’ve been thinking about mirrors lately. They need cleaning regularly in order to reflect the clearest image. Our lives need the cleansing that comes when we bring our sinful behaviors and thoughts before the purity of Christ. He waits to cleanse us—to wipe the mirror of our lives thoroughly clean.

In 1 John 1:9 the Apostle says:

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”

That’s a cleansing even better than Windex^® clean!

“But,” you say, “my mirror has not just gotten dirty, it has become broken from a lifetime of misuse and filth. And, some of that filth isn’t even mine! How can a broken mirror like mine ever give an untarnished image and become useful again?”

Remember, we have a Master artist who created you in the first place. He really knows all about you. He has the unique ability to take the broken pieces of the mirror of your life and make something new for His glory. Think of all the light those broken pieces, now mended and made whole, will reflect for Him!

I’ve been thinking about mirrors lately. Did you know that Objects in the mirror are closer than they appear?

When the temptation comes to think God is just too far away to concern Himself with you and your life, remember that He is closer than you can even imagine. He has known you from before the foundation of the world. He desires to draw you close to Himself, to fellowship with you, and to enjoy you.

I’ve been thinking about mirrors lately. Don’t be afraid to look in the mirror. Whatever you see, God has already seen you and made a way for you to reflect Him and His glory to the world around you!