How do we see ourselves? To get an accurate picture of how we look, we need to use a mirror. Each morning we look into a mirror to see what improvement we need to make to our reflected image. We put on clothes, brush our hair, and may even add a little makeup so our most attractive image is seen by others.
If we get chocolate on our face during the day we might ignore it because we cannot see it. We may encounter someone who is unaware that they have food clinging to their teeth. The chocolate smear or the food cannot be seen until the person looks into a mirror. Typically, when a person is aware of a blemish they try to do something about it.
From a spiritual point of view, God's word, recorded in the Bible, is a mirror that helps us notice what is attractive and what mars our image. Truth written there helps us assess who we are and what is going on inside of us.
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17 NIV) Sometimes when we are in the company of others we try to cover up our bad behaviour so we can appear better than we really are. God is not interested in how we appear, He’s interested in what is actually going on in our heart.
People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. As for God, his way is perfect: The LORD's word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him. For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God? (1 Samuel 16:7 NLT, Psalm 18:30-31 NIV) Today, let’s look into the mirror of God’s word as it is written in the Bible and see how we can improve on the blemishes of character that may be revealed to us.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, As You reveal truth to me about my character defects, help me to change my ways and actions so they reflect Your word. AMEN
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