Proverbs 27:19
As in water face reflects face, so the heart of man reflects the man.
John 14:9
Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you so long, and you still do not know me, Philip? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’?
You reflect what you worship.
If your heart is focused on money, you will reflect money in your walk, talk, and mannerism.
If your heart is focused on fame, you will dress, act, and speak in an outward manner to reflect your image of self.
If your heart is centered on family, your time, energy, and resources will reflect the importance of family in your world.
Wherever your heart is focused, your words, actions, and outward behavior will mirror your soul’s habitation.
When Jesus’ disciple Philip ask HIM to show them Father God, HIS reply was to look at HIM. What did they see? They saw Father God’s reflection within Jesus.
The Holy Spirit living within Jesus brightly expressed the character and heart of God through the words and actions of Jesus. When you looked at Jesus, you witnessed what HE worshiped.
HE invested time in prayer with HIS Father. HE knew the Scriptures which emphasized the character of God. HE, being the Son of God, one of the three person Trinity, reflected the heart of God in all HIS mannerism and teachings.
We, adopted into the family of God, begotten with HIS Spirit, are now being morphed after the same image of Jesus Christ. As the sin virus is being displaced by grace, our heart, mind, body, and soul is slowly being transformed to reflect HIS glory.
That is IF we surrender and allow HIM to have access into our heart. Otherwise, we are hanging unto our carnal desires which leads to pain and misery in the long run.
When you make Jesus the central core of your life, you will begin to reflect HIM in your relationships. You will find your character being strengthen after HIS image. Your work, play, and activities will uniquely shine like a little Christ. HIS divine nature will shine through you and touch those around you.
You will become HIS witness of what Kingdom Living produces. A life that flourishes. You will find real freedom in an irresponsible world. And when you look back, there is a long series of meaningful fulfillment. But more so, a life being prepared for eternity with the Master planner who has a place solely reserved for you.
So what do you currently reflect before others? More so, what do you want to reflect?
Remember, God has given you the ability and free will to choose what you worship. You can worship HIM and reflect HIS image. Or choose anything less. Your choice.
PS: Why do you think Jesus reminded us that the greatest commandment is to love God with our whole heart, mind, body, and soul? And our neighbor as our self. Could it be HE knows we are wired to reflect what we love and worship?
Rooting For You in Christ!
Dr. Mike
Faith-Integrator, Encourager, Scribbler
“We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives,” (Colossians 1:9)
Books By Dr. Mike:
- The Adventurous Journey of Transformation in Christ (Now Available)
- Overflowing Prayers Rooted in Jesus Christ v1 & v2
- Dancing With God: Life-Giving Theology Explained
- Great Business Emulates a Good God
- Stay Free…Avoid Worldly Traps
- Simply The Messenger
- Unequally Married
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