Message from Scripture: 5/22/2020

Hello! Today’s message from Scripture comes from 2 Cor. 3:18; “But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit.”

This passage of Scripture uses the Greek word κατοπτρίζω (katoptrizo), which literally means to reflect, as in a mirror. A mirror, by definition, is a polished or smooth surface like glass, that forms images by reflection. The fascinating thought that comes from this image, then, is that, looking as in a mirror, which means looking at ourselves, we should see the image of the Lord, we should reflect Christ in us. In other words, what we should see in ourselves, as we grow in Christ, is the very image of the Lord. This is what should happen in the life of every Christian.

Scripture is filled with instruction on how we should not be complacent, but seek to integrate the will of God into who we are, of how we choose to live. Paul exhorted the brethren in Philippi to have the mind of Christ (Phil. 2:5), which is integral for others to seeing Christ in us. To live for Christ we must think about the will of God as our Lord Himself does. Understanding what God wants us to do, and what He wants us to avoid, is a necessity as well.

If we look in the mirror of the word of God, we can evaluate where we are spiritually, and where we need to be. The key element is not to forget what we see, but to abide in what Scripture says, to remain with it for the long term, to stay with it. James said, “Because if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like someone looking at his own face in a mirror. For he looks at himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of person he was” (1:23-24). We don’t want to do that.

Can you think of anything more exciting that looking at your life, through the mirror of God’s word, and seeing the glory of God reflected in you? Let’s encourage each other to take life in Christ to the next level, to see more of Christ in us. Have a great day. God bless.

Robert