Transformed by Beholding

2 Corinthians 3:18 (Amplified Bible)
And all of us, as with unveiled face, [because we] continued to behold [in the Word of God] as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are constantly being transfigured into His very own image in ever increasing splendor and from one degree of glory to another; [for this comes] from the Lord [Who is] the Spirit.


What are you doing to be a "mirror" for God? The most important aspect of being a Christian is to become so open before God and so in tune to His bidding, that your whole life becomes a "mirror" for those around you. When we are led by the Holy Spirit we shine His light into the world and become "mirrors" or representatives for Him. When you are walking in a close relationship with Jesus and doing what He wants you to do, your life begins to mirror those characteristics of Him. We need to always be on guard for the things that will come along and "tarnish" or "scratch" our mirrors. Even things that come along that appear good, but if not what God intended, can still tarnish it because it is not what was best. There are so many things that can come along and tarnish it, such as getting caught up in the busyness of life, work, families, worrying about clothes or food...etc. Our number one focus should always be keeping ourselves open before God, constantly aware of who He is, keeping ourselves pure spiritually through and through. Colossians 3:3 (Amplified Bible)
For [as far as this world is concerned] you have died, and your [new, real] life is hidden with Christ in God. Let things come and go as they will, let people think what they want to think about you, but always keep yourself "hidden in Christ". Never, ever let your life get so bogged down with worldly things that you don't have time to spend with God. It is so easy to get caught up in life's ups and downs, and satan will use everything he can to distract us. "The most difficult lesson of the Christian life is learning how to continue "beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord . . . ."

(My Utmost for His Highest"- Oswald Chambers)