But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord. 2 Cor 3:18
My daughter never ceases to amaze me with her insightful quotes. They resonate in my spirit until the opportunity arises when they are not only apropos to my life but to my daily inspirations. The quote, as always, comes with a depth of truism that simply and profoundly states, "it is easier to look out the window than it is to look in the mirror." Meditate on that for just a moment. More often than not, many think that looking the other way or not looking at all is easier to deal with than to face the reality of not only who we are but what we have allowed ourselves to become. It’s really not easier because the reality is that our reflection will still be in tact when we do decide to have a looksie. I often wonder if we take the time to look in the mirror, let alone stop long enough to observe what we really see in the mirror. Of course, I'm not speaking in the physical sense or with the natural eye, but with our spiritual eyes. It gives us the true and precise image of ourselves.
Perhaps, it seems more comfortable to just glance often and not actually get a good look at the person in the mirror or perhaps, never intending to look at all for fear of what we might see staring back at us. What could possibly keep us from looking; "It could possibly interfere with my agenda; or it might not agree with my title or position that I'm currently holding or trying to get; I can't let them see in fact who I am behind this veil, because then they will know." These are just a few thoughts, however, the question is, do we want to see the true reflection of what the mirror beholds regarding ourselves? Or do we want our eyes to become purposely veiled to who we say we are as opposed to the image we actually see? Guess what? Somebody already sees and somebody already knows the real you; no matter how you try to hide or cover it up. We can’t fool God and the Spirit of the Lord will reveal.
This scripture is referring to our reflection; whose reflection are we seeing or striving to see in the mirror? It's time to remove everything that keeps us from seeing the image that God intended for us to see. It's time to diligently seek to line up with the word of God. As the people of God, we should have an unveiled (uncovered, nothing hid, exposed) face, beholding (seeing and observing) as in a mirror the glory (majesty) of the Lord, and realize that He is trying to transform us into that image, which is the image of God, which will take us from glory to glory, by way of His Spirit. We should be reflecting the glory of God always; in our person, in our walk, in our talk, in our service to the Lord everyday, all day.
Let's strive from this point to take a hard look in the mirror and observe what we see; let's see if we are seeing the image of God looking back at us.
Until the morning, be blessed,
Cynde
My daughter never ceases to amaze me with her insightful quotes. They resonate in my spirit until the opportunity arises when they are not only apropos to my life but to my daily inspirations. The quote, as always, comes with a depth of truism that simply and profoundly states, "it is easier to look out the window than it is to look in the mirror." Meditate on that for just a moment. More often than not, many think that looking the other way or not looking at all is easier to deal with than to face the reality of not only who we are but what we have allowed ourselves to become. It’s really not easier because the reality is that our reflection will still be in tact when we do decide to have a looksie. I often wonder if we take the time to look in the mirror, let alone stop long enough to observe what we really see in the mirror. Of course, I'm not speaking in the physical sense or with the natural eye, but with our spiritual eyes. It gives us the true and precise image of ourselves.
Perhaps, it seems more comfortable to just glance often and not actually get a good look at the person in the mirror or perhaps, never intending to look at all for fear of what we might see staring back at us. What could possibly keep us from looking; "It could possibly interfere with my agenda; or it might not agree with my title or position that I'm currently holding or trying to get; I can't let them see in fact who I am behind this veil, because then they will know." These are just a few thoughts, however, the question is, do we want to see the true reflection of what the mirror beholds regarding ourselves? Or do we want our eyes to become purposely veiled to who we say we are as opposed to the image we actually see? Guess what? Somebody already sees and somebody already knows the real you; no matter how you try to hide or cover it up. We can’t fool God and the Spirit of the Lord will reveal.
This scripture is referring to our reflection; whose reflection are we seeing or striving to see in the mirror? It's time to remove everything that keeps us from seeing the image that God intended for us to see. It's time to diligently seek to line up with the word of God. As the people of God, we should have an unveiled (uncovered, nothing hid, exposed) face, beholding (seeing and observing) as in a mirror the glory (majesty) of the Lord, and realize that He is trying to transform us into that image, which is the image of God, which will take us from glory to glory, by way of His Spirit. We should be reflecting the glory of God always; in our person, in our walk, in our talk, in our service to the Lord everyday, all day.
Let's strive from this point to take a hard look in the mirror and observe what we see; let's see if we are seeing the image of God looking back at us.
Until the morning, be blessed,
Cynde
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