The Mirror

 

Dr. Tim Clinton

You look at it a lot, but do you see things clearly? Check out the mirror on your cars passenger side. Do you see anything? There is a little message across the bottom. It reads, “Objects in mirror are closer than they appear.” That’s because the mirror is slightly bent to give a wider field of vision. But the images are distorted… things seem farther away than they really are. Not realizing this could be dangerous. Even disastrous. You must pay close attention when using this mirror. The reflection is there, but you must realize that things are not as they seem.

Sometimes, it feels like God is far away. That is because we live in a bent world. Paul said in 1 Corinthians 13:12 that we are looking in a mirror that gives us a distorted reflection. As you look into this “mirror” you must do so in light of God’s Word. Satan is the prince of the power of the air and he is referred to as an “angel of light.” Feelings can be deceptive. The images of this world may look enticing, but partaking of them will end in certain disaster.

The journey of your Christ walk is unclear some days, and takes perseverance. You plan your days, and then the Lord directs your paths. And He promises that one day all will be perfectly clear when we see Him face to face. That is something to look forward to. Hunger and thirst after Him… you will be satisfied.