Facial Reflections

9/18/09
Now we see but “through a glass darkly” (a poor reflection in a mirror) This phrase is often interpreted to mean that humans have an imperfect perception of reality. Folks might not see us as we really are.
Sometimes that is true---when I want to put on my mask, my face might wear a smile though my heart is sorely grieved. On the other hand, when I was lying in that Baylor hospital bed, my face probably looked like a “sadsack” but my heart was full of joy. So, what am I trying to say??

I want my life to reflect my faith even if my smile is off kilter. I want to gaze at God so that I reflect His countenance. To do that, I need to seek His face. “When You said, Seek My face," my heart said to You, "Your face, O LORD, I shall seek." Psalm 27:8

I want to quit glancing at myself every time I walk past a mirror. That face isn’t going to change (improve) a lot more, but my heart can. A changed heart can become a mirror of His face---a reflection of Him.

If I prayed for you today, I prayed this verse---

God be gracious to us (you) and bless us, (you) And cause His face to shine upon us (you) Psalm 67: 1

His face shining through you, that’s what I want for you, my Friday folks.