This evening I was enjoying a walk and some meditating time out around the large pond that is the "backyard" where I'm staying (I'm in Texas, by the way). It was sunset time and a gorgeous hour to be out there. I walked around and saw several things from many angles, but I never actually saw the setting sun, or even much sunset, because of some trees and the places I chose to walk and sit. As I was headed back toward the building, I finally got a view of the sunset--reflected in the windows that line the 3 floors of the building. It was very pretty. It wasn't, by any stretch of the imagination, as powerful or majestic or beautiful as a real, true Texas sunset. But it was pretty and I was glad I saw even a reflection.
As I watched the reflection, I believe I received the message that I had felt I needed to go out for (because I had felt like there was something out there for me).
Ruth, remember, some people will not choose to walk where they can see The Son, to know Jesus Christ. They will only know Him through a reflection. You are that reflection--reflect as well as you possibly can.
I needed to remember right now. I'm interacting with a lot of people, on an often pretty intense basis, most of whom will only know me in some specific settings and for a short while. I sometimes forget that I am not just my own--I am an agent. And it's not okay to just do whatever I want. I reflect Jesus Christ.
How I love my Savior! I love him. I am grateful for the light and peace he brings. For the majesty and power he emanates. I wish, to a degree that it makes me ache, that others could have that. But if they don't choose, they don't. BUT! every person who crosses my path has at least the chance to see the reflection.
May I not forget. Tomorrow, the next day, all week and the next. No matter the pressure we're under, no matter the power of the adversary, let them see--and feel--at least a reflection of Him whom I worship, Him whose name I have covenanted to bear, even Jesus Christ.
I think perhaps I feel to share this so that I am more accountable for what I do with it. ??
3 comments:
Ok, I won't stop commenting! You are a riot with asking that! Thanks for this sweet, oh-so-true post. A great reminder for me...this is so true with everyone around us, including kids. I see how quickly my kids pick up my bad behavior, attitudes, emotions, etc. (much more quickly than my good example!). Thanks for the great reminder that we are agents for our Heavenly Father. You are wonderful, Ruth! Have a good trip! Love, Carrie
I loved this post. Thanks, Ruth!
Well said. Thank you.
SF
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