Mirror, Mirror on the Wall...

A mirror can be our friend or foe. We all need to check our reflection from time to time to:

• Make sure we're socially presentable
• Make sure we're not harboring some sneaky disease
• Keep track of our weight
• Etc., etc., etc.........

Think back to your junior high and high school days. Remember how much time was spent tracking your development, or lack of, in the mirror? Was it painful? Let's not go there.

As we get older and wiser, we come to the freeing realization our outward appearance means (or should mean) NOTHING. It is what's inside that counts and the sooner we realize that, the happier we become.

The Bible has some words to guide us on this:

"And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit." (2 Corinthians 3:18 NIV)

When we reflect God's glory, we are transformed into his likeness.

"Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known." 1 Corinthians 13:12 NIV)

 The image is one of polished metal, perhaps bronze, that reflects a foggy reflection. In time, we will know and understand God completely, as if looking at a sharp, clear image.

These are two magnificent concepts

Reflect God's glory
Come to know and understand God fully

Remember this the next time you're looking critically at yourself in the mirror.