Reflect

A mirror has one function: it provides a reflection. Albeit, a reversed image, but it reflects an image all the same. One simple purpose, a purpose that a mirror can pull off without fail. It is one-tracked, one minded, and will not part from its grand design: reflect.

Webster's Dictionary defines the word reflect in several ways, but two stand out. 1) to give back or exhibit an image, likeness, or outline; 2) to make manifest or apparent. As I read the word "reflect" this evening, I stopped and pondered for a moment... What do I reflect?

I give an image of something. With every breath, every thought, every action, I make something apparent. Unfortunately, I am not as consistent as the mirror. I make no bones about it, I rarely reflect the same things consistently except my brokenness. Most often others see a poor reflection of what I call my faith in Christ. Yes, this is an honest confession of who is undone.

But in a twisted way, I am like a mirror. I do provide a backward image. Because he created me in his image, I am indeed a reflection of Him. But unfortunately the image I reflect is a distorted one, yet He continues to shine His light upon me, giving me the opportunity to reflect. I've heard it said that lighting is everything. In the case of Christ in my life, this saying couldn't be more true. Regardless of the my feeble (some would say awkward AO) attempts to reflect a magnificent glory that goes beyond description and imagination, the true image reveals itself in my broken, awkward, and yes distorted reflection. As to why, I cannot answer you in a justifiable manner, only suffice to say the proof is in the reflection.

As Paul rightly says, "Now we see but a poor reflection, then we shall see face to face... (1 Corinthians 13:12a)." Reflect.