And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate[a] the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
2 Corinthians 3:18 (NIV)
Light pushed away the darkness. A family of turkeys waddled across the lawn. A symphony of bird melodies welcomed the dawn. But the lake drew my full attention.
The mirrored surface reflected the forest directly across the water. Pine trees reached from shore to shore. Water plants on the bank formed a contiguous border with no apparent line between real and mirror image.
In the midst of the green trees, a lengthy, barren tree stretched to my shoreline. For several minutes, I stared at the unusual spectacle. The details of the picture gripped me as I tried to finish my devotions but my attention focused on the extraordinary scene.
I took several pictures before it disappeared. Cypress trees in my yard blocked the naked but appealing tree. The up-side-down reflection stood out amidst the shades of green. Each limb matched its counterpart. Although I couldn’t see it, the image produced a distinct likeness. I knew what the tree looked like because of its reflection.
As Christians we are to reflect Jesus to the world. To do that, we must truly know Him and His Word. Is our image clear or blurry? Will others want to know Him because of us or turn away from a poor likeness? If we love like Jesus, what a difference we can make.
Father, help us truly reflect Jesus in our dark world. Amen
