Among the great humblers of mankind is the mirror.
All it takes to remind us that we’re far from perfect is a groggy-eyed glance in the mirror right after we get out of bed in the morning.
Pillow head.
Oily skin.
Unique, temporary facial wrinkles from a twisted pillow.
Puffy face.
We’re definitely not ready for the camera.
How embarrssing it would be for most if their just-got-out-of-bed face were posted on Facebook for all to see…hmmmm….
I’m glad that showers, brushes, razors and — for women — make-up are able to bring us to the place that we’re not afraid to show our faces in public.
I’m grateful that the same mirror that humbles us when we wake up can also encourage us when we’ve finished preparing to face the world.
I was reminded of this today when I read Proverbs 27:19.
“As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.”
I can’t tell my bathroom mirror to make me look like a clean-shaven Brad Pitt. It will only reflect what stands before it.
And I can’t tell my life to reflect the famous, highly sanctified heart of a great Christian leader. It will only reflect my heart’s devotion to God and to His people.
It’s up to me to continuously submit my heart to the Lord and ask Him to polish me into a more sanctified reflection of the Christ who saved me and Holy Spirit who guides and strengthens me.
I’m convinced that the more my heart strives to please God, the more that my life will please and help people around me.
Surrender every part of your heart to Christ, my friend, and your life will be a beautiful thing to see — in others’ eyes and yours.
As always, I love you
Martin
