Bible Passage: “As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.” (Proverbs 27:19 NIV)
Scripture Reading: Luke 7:36-50
Have you ever bought something that looked great in the advertisement, but when you opened it, it was less than impressive?
Years ago, we ordered a “surprise box” from a distributor. It was a package in which the items delivered would fall into a specific category, but you didn’t know exactly what you’d get.
When it arrived, it was much smaller than the ad showed.
What was inside? A simple watch.
Needless to say, it was not as advertised.
When it comes to reflecting Jesus in a polarized world, the first place Christian men need to look is at ourselves, and ask if we are actually reflecting Him.
Proverbs 27:19 says that “As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.”
In other words, when someone looks at you, who do they really see?
In Luke 7:36-50, Jesus was invited to Simon the Pharisee’s house. As they dined, a woman came in and anointed Jesus’ feet—a scene that Simon protested in his heart.
But Jesus, knowing what Simon was thinking, used a parable and some direct statements to show how far off Simon’s heart was from God’s.
On the outside, Simon seemed to reflect great things. He was an established leader with financial means, influence, and, as a Pharisee, was obviously a great ambassador for the heart of God.
Right?
But what Jesus did in a few short sentences exposed the “brand” that Simon was truly representing.
What’s really interesting is that Simon had everyone fooled. Including himself. If he and Jesus stood side by side in front of a mirror, he would have said he was reflecting God, and that Jesus was not.
In reality, it was the other way around.
So, who are you reflecting? What comes out of your life that demonstrates that you reflect Jesus?
If you don’t know, you might want to start by looking at your own heart and making sure it comes as advertised.
Prayer: Jesus, thank You for loving me even when I don’t reflect You very well. Help me to be more like You so that others will see more of You through me. Amen.
Reflection: What is one area in your life you need to submit more to Jesus? Talk to Him and see what He has to say to you about it.
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