The part about the magic mirror.....As we would ALL love a magic mirror, that could show us things or tell us what we wanted to hear.
I stated that our "Mirror" can show us who we are, show us who we can be.
I have one you know! (And so do you!)
A mirror that can be honest with me, IF I allow it to be.
That mirror is scripture ...
When we read it we see the reflection of God's character. We see Christ's reflection ...and as we look...how does our reflection match up to His?
📖 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do. James 1:22-25
We have to look closely, and then do something about what we have "seen". As the verse says...we must do what the word requires us to do and we will be blessed for it.
We will see in His reflection the things we may need to change, remove or work on.
We may look into that mirror and see mud and yuck that needs to be washed away. We might see wounds that need tending...so they don't fester, and iritate and leave a huge scar.
📖 That, however, is not the way of life you learned when you heard about Christ and were taught in him in accordance with the truth that is in Jesus. You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.
Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold. Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:20-32
It is ALL right there in this verse.Look into that "Mirror" and line your reflection up as closely with that of Christ;
Follow His instruction,
Put away old bad habits
Live righteously as a new being
Be truthful
Don't let anger fester and cause you to sin
Be productive...serve others around you
Be mindful of what comes out of your mouth
Wash away any "grubby" attitudes
Love and forgive...as the "Reflection" looking back at you has done!
Christ is the perfect reflection of God the Father....so we too should be that same reflection of Christ.
And I know sometimes it is hard to see what His plan is...what He has in-store when things in life are difficult and dark.
Just like the mirror when you get out of the hot shower...it is all foggy...can't see a thing. If you try to use the mirror as is...you are trusting that your reflection is back there.
📖 For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. 1 Corinthians 13:11-12
God is still there working....and we may not understand some things this side of heaven, but when we get there...it will be as if a huge hand has wiped the fog away! It will all be crystal clear when we see Him face to face!
We will know ALL we need to know! We will be complete!
Amen and Amen!
I pray today I look into that good and perfect "Mirror" and my reflection is His!
And I pray that for you as well!
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