Reflect the Light

Much can be said about reflections: they can be lovely or not-so, they can also be quite truthful  too truthful.  My morning reflection is often a terrible way to start the day!

 

Objects are either luminous or illuminous: they generate their own light or they reflect light.  As lovely are as the blue skies of summer and the colored leaves of fall, these things do not make light – they reflect light or else we’d be unable to see them.  The Apostle John was given a rare glimpse into heaven and writes, "And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and its lamp is the Lamb." (Revelation 21:23).  In the previous verses John lists illuminous jewels such as jasper, amethyst, emerald, onyx, and sapphire -- all reflecting heaven's sole Light Source – Jesus Christ.  Have you considered your reflection lately?  Oh, I don't mean that scary morning person in the mirror - I mean your spiritual reflection.  I know well why my own reflection isn’t what it should be at times: I’m not walking close enough to the Light Source!  In John 8:12, Jesus said, "I am the Light of the world" and He also said "Believe in the Light so that you may become sons of light." (John 12:36). Heaven's Light walked among us, revealing the glory of The Father as well as Himself to a dark world.  And, He did not leave us … light-less!  Those who love The Father and choose to walk in His Light – “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.” (Matthew 5:14).  You see, we are His Light bearers – reflections of Christ.  Let us not forget to faithfully … reflect the Light!