Seeing Jesus?

Thursday, February 17, 2011
Seeing Jesus? When I walked up to the mirror this morning I saw myself. Sure, you may think that’s routine and normal. We expect to see ourselves when we look into a mirror. After all, that’s the purpose of mirrors – so we can look at ourselves. Many of us spend some serious time in front of mirrors on a daily basis getting ready to be seen. For some of you it’s actually hours each day doing makeup, hair, etc…getting ready to be seen.
But this morning I walked into the bathroom desiring something else than the norm. I got up this morning with one pervading thought on my heart: I don’t want to be seen – I want them to see Jesus instead. So when I walked up to the mirror, I wanted to see Him looking back at me. But, as to be expected, when I gazed into that reflection there stood an all too familiar mug staring back at me.
My prayer is that when I walk out my front door this morning that will change. I don’t want folks to see Blake Martin in my life. I don’t want them to see what I may be capable of accomplishing, or what I’m able to attain here. I don’t want to have a fan club, cheering for my latest victory or win. I want them to see my Bestfriend in me.
In the way I love others, let them see You. In the way I forgive when I’ve been wronged or hurt, let them see You. In the way I react to everyday situations, let them see You. In the way I post on FaceBook, let them see You. In the words I choose to use in conversation whether online or in person, let them see You. In the way I dress in modesty, let them see You. In the way I accept others regardless of what “clique” they are from, let them see You. In the way I show respect to others throughout my day, let them see You.
Get it? As you’re living out your life, are they seeing Jesus? If not, would you talk to Him about it right now? We all fall, yes, but it’s the way you get back up afterwards that counts the most. What is your life a walking advertisement for? Do they see Him in you?



That’s just a thought, and I welcome yours.
Until next time,
blake

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