WEEK 2 DAY 5
Reflecting His Glory
Devotional
One of the most remarkable aspects of God's glory is that it's not meant to stop with us. When we behold His glory, we're transformed—and that transformation makes us reflectors of the very glory we've witnessed.
This was illustrated physically with Moses, whose face literally shone after his encounters with God. Though he had to veil his face because the people were afraid of the radiance, it demonstrated a profound truth: when we spend time in God's presence, something of His glory clings to us.
As image-bearers of God, we were designed to reflect His characteristics. We're not God, but we have the unique capacity to display aspects of His nature—His love, justice, creativity, and compassion—in ways nothing else in creation can.
The process is simple yet profound: as we turn our eyes upon Jesus and behold His glory, we're gradually transformed "from glory to glory." Each encounter with Him makes us a clearer reflection of His character. The more we gaze upon Him, the more we become like Him.
In a world filled with darkness, this reflection serves a vital purpose. People who may never open a Bible or enter a church building can see something of God's glory reflected in our lives. Our transformed character becomes a testimony to His transforming power.
Today, remember that you are a mirror designed to reflect God's glory to others. As you go about your day, consider how your words, actions, and attitudes might be reflecting—or obscuring—the glory you've beheld.
Bible Verse
"And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit." - 2 Corinthians 3:18
Reflection Question
In what specific area of your life do you most need transformation so that you can more clearly reflect God's glory to those around you?
Quote
We were all made in the image of God, which makes us a reflector of who God is. We're not God, but we have the ability to reflect his characteristics like nothing else in creation has.
Prayer
Lord, make me a clearer reflection of Your glory today. Transform me from the inside out so that others might catch glimpses of You in my life. Remove anything that dims Your reflection in me. Use me to display Your beauty, weight, and value to a world that desperately needs to see You. Amen.
One of the most remarkable aspects of God's glory is that it's not meant to stop with us. When we behold His glory, we're transformed—and that transformation makes us reflectors of the very glory we've witnessed.
This was illustrated physically with Moses, whose face literally shone after his encounters with God. Though he had to veil his face because the people were afraid of the radiance, it demonstrated a profound truth: when we spend time in God's presence, something of His glory clings to us.
As image-bearers of God, we were designed to reflect His characteristics. We're not God, but we have the unique capacity to display aspects of His nature—His love, justice, creativity, and compassion—in ways nothing else in creation can.
The process is simple yet profound: as we turn our eyes upon Jesus and behold His glory, we're gradually transformed "from glory to glory." Each encounter with Him makes us a clearer reflection of His character. The more we gaze upon Him, the more we become like Him.
In a world filled with darkness, this reflection serves a vital purpose. People who may never open a Bible or enter a church building can see something of God's glory reflected in our lives. Our transformed character becomes a testimony to His transforming power.
Today, remember that you are a mirror designed to reflect God's glory to others. As you go about your day, consider how your words, actions, and attitudes might be reflecting—or obscuring—the glory you've beheld.
Bible Verse
"And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit." - 2 Corinthians 3:18
Reflection Question
In what specific area of your life do you most need transformation so that you can more clearly reflect God's glory to those around you?
Quote
We were all made in the image of God, which makes us a reflector of who God is. We're not God, but we have the ability to reflect his characteristics like nothing else in creation has.
Prayer
Lord, make me a clearer reflection of Your glory today. Transform me from the inside out so that others might catch glimpses of You in my life. Remove anything that dims Your reflection in me. Use me to display Your beauty, weight, and value to a world that desperately needs to see You. Amen.