BY AMY GARTON
Are you a Reflection or Refraction of Jesus Christ?
Reflection- in its true definition is a “mirror-like” representation of an object’s image being bounced back from another surface.
Refraction- on the other hand, is a distorted or bending of an image or an object.
When you look into a mirror? What do you see? What about when others look at us, do they see the real us or do they see someone that we want them to see? Are we a true reflection of Christ to others? Living a Christian life is not about reading your bible once in a while, praying when you can or when you want something from God. It’s not about going to church, dressing, walking and talking a certain way. Living as a follower of Christ, is to display the true image of God in your life.
Acts 1:8 – But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
We can only be a true reflection of Christ if we have the Holy Spirit within us. To be a follower of Christ we need to be an authentic reflection of Christ.
Ephesians 5:1 – Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God
We have to display God’s love, if your life is something other than this basic truth you may be a carnal Christian but not the reflection of Christ. Remember if we are followers of Christ, we have to reflect the highest quality, which is of course the heavenly kingdom. You are representing the heavenly kingdom in all your lifestyle, which includes how you walk; how you talk; how you dress; how you eat; how you perform duties at a job; even how you think. As an ambassador of God, you are an example to others, regardless if you are aware of it. The question is are you living a life of Reflection or Refraction?