How can we reflect Christ's glory in our interactions with others today? The Moment Jesus Shines “When Judas had gone out, Jesus said, ‘Now the Son of Man is glorified, and God is glorified in Him.’” (John 13:31) • Jesus locates His glory in obedience, love, and sacrifice—the very qualities He’s about to display at the cross. • Because He lives in us, these same qualities can radiate through our everyday relationships. What It Means to “Reflect” His Glory • 2 Corinthians 3:18 reminds us that believers “reflect the glory of the Lord” as we are “being transformed into His image.” • We don’t create the light; we mirror it. A clean, yielded life acts like polished glass, sending His brilliance into every conversation. Daily Practices That Keep the Mirror Polished 1. Soak in His Word – Psalm 119:11—hiding Scripture in the heart guards speech and motives. – Start each day with a passage, asking, “How does this show Christ’s character?” 2. Pray for Sensitivity – Colossians 1:9—pray to be “filled with the knowledge of His will” before stepping into your workplace or home. 3. Confess Quickly – 1 John 1:9 keeps surfaces clear; unconfessed sin smudges the reflection. 4. Choose Worship Over Worry – Philippians 4:6-7—peace that “surpasses all understanding” steadies reactions when others press our buttons. Words That Mirror His Character • Speak Truth in Love (Ephesians 4:15). • Refuse Corrupt Talk (Ephesians 4:29). • Offer Gentle Answers (Proverbs 15:1). A simple guideline: if it wouldn’t come from Jesus’ mouth, it shouldn’t come from mine. Actions That Reveal His Heart • Serve Before You’re Asked (John 13:5). • Practice Costly Kindness—help that interrupts your schedule. • Give Without Spotlight (Matthew 6:3-4)—quiet generosity points eyes upward, not inward. Attitudes That Brighten Relationships • Humility—“Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 2:5). • Compassion—“Clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion” (Colossians 3:12). • Joy—visible contentment under pressure (James 1:2-4). These qualities act like prisms, bending His light into colors people can’t ignore. Guarding Against Dimming the Reflection • Bitterness—Hebrews 12:15 calls it a root that “causes trouble.” Uproot it early. • Pride—James 4:6, “God resists the proud.” Nothing blocks glory faster. • Compromise—small moral shortcuts leave streaks on the mirror. A Life That Draws Eyes to Him “Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16) When love is visible, speech is gracious, and humility undergirds every interaction, people glimpse the same glory that lit up the upper room in John 13:31—and the honor goes where it belongs, to Christ alone. |
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