We all, with unveiled face,
beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the
same image… —2 Corinthians 3:18
The greatest characteristic a
Christian can exhibit is this completely unveiled openness before God, which
allows that person’s life to become a mirror for others. When the Spirit fills
us, we are transformed, and by beholding God we become mirrors. You can always
tell when someone has been beholding the glory of the Lord, because your inner
spirit senses that he mirrors the Lord’s own character. […] The most important
rule for us is to concentrate on keeping our lives open to God. Let everything
else including work, clothes, and food be set aside. The busyness of things
obscures our concentration on God. We must maintain a position of beholding
Him, keeping our lives completely spiritual through and through. Let other
things come and go as they will; let other people criticize us as they will;
but never allow anything to obscure the life that “is hidden with Christ in
God” (Colossians 3:3). Never let a hurried lifestyle disturb the relationship
of abiding in Him.” CHAMBERS
When people see you, what do
they see? What emanates from your life?
The fragrance of Christ? (2 Corinthians 2:15) “For we are a
fragrance of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who
are perishing” Or do we look and act like
everyone else? If you want an idea, try
asking your children. Another option would
be to ask the Spirit to show you. Feigned
spirituality is useless. Have you ever
been around someone who acts “spiritual” when they are with you, but you know
that they are living a carnal life, trusting in themselves to get by? Why do we do that? Well, we do that to please people. Every action we take points to the fact that
we are living a life independent of God.
The Word cautions us against that … why?
Because God knows us. We are jars of clay. Mere mortals, who must rely on the Spirit of
God to live our new life. The victory we
have is supernatural but it is reflected in the natural … for the world to
see. Jesus said “These things I have spoken to you, so that in
Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I
have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) If you are not struggling with this, then you
know someone who is. As I encourage you,
you encourage them to trust God. So our lives will be a reflection of Jesus for the world to see. ELGIN
Bondye Beni Ou (God Bless
You)
Charley Elgin
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