Reflecting Him

“Let your light so shine before men, that

they may see your good works and glorify

your Father in heaven.”

     Matthew 5:16 (NKJV)

“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 by the Spirit

of the Lord.”

     2 Corinth. 3:18  (NKJV)

A friend and I were talking about a question posed by a ministry leader, asking whether others can see Christ in us?  That is the goal of the Christian walk, to be transformed more and more into the image of Christ. If we are born again believers, Christ lives in us (Gal. 2:20) and that should be evident by how we speak and act and live.  As we are in process of being sanctified, people around us should notice positive changes in us, should see something of Christ in us.

As Jesus said, we are to let our light shine before men. But this isn’t our own light, as if we have some inner goodness that shines through. I’ve heard it explained that Jesus is like the sun and we are to be like the moon, reflecting His light and His goodness.  We’re not perfect in being His reflectors but that should be our goal and the intent of our heart. It’s something I desire but I’m challenged when I think about how I come across to others. 

My family and friends know that I am a Christian but do they see Christ in me?  I’m not sure.  I have a feeling many just think I’m strange, that I take the matter of following Christ to an extreme.  But perhaps they see something of His peace in my demeanor, maybe they hear some of His hope in my words. I hope so; people sure need the Lord Jesus Christ, today more than ever.

So I pose the question to you….do others see Christ in you?  My hope is that this question challenges each of us. My prayer is that as a result, we would be more intentional about walking closely with the Lord every day, so we reflect Him brightly to those around us.