Do all things without murmurings and disputings: That ye may be
blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a
crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;
Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I
have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain (Philippians 2:14-16).
The underlined portion of our theme
scripture says, "Holding forth the word of life." When you hold forth
the Word of life, you’re holding out the picture of Jesus, for He is the Living
Word, and He is life. The beautiful thing about that picture is that when it’s
held out, people see themselves and how beautiful they are; they see a
reflection of themselves in Christ. God’s Word mirrors us. 2 Corinthians 3:18
says, "But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the
Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the
Spirit of the Lord."
As we look into God’s mirror, which is
His Word, where the beauty of Christ is expressed, we’re changed into the same
image of glory that we see in the Word. Then you discover you’re not the
weakling you thought you were; you’re not the disease-stricken fellow or drug
addict for which others had written off. You’re the glory of God. Christ is
your beauty, and your righteousness. As He is, so are you, in this world (1
John 4:17).
This is why it’s so important that you
study and meditate on the Word. As you do, you see the reflection of who you
are in Christ, and your inheritance in Him: "And now, brethren, I commend
you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to
give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified" (Acts 20:32).
The more you look into the mirror of God (His Word), the more faith comes to
you, and the more you become what you see in the Word (Romans 10:17). Glory to
God!
Prayer
Dear Father, thank you for the
revelation of Jesus in the Word. As I look into the Word, I’m transfigured,
from glory to glory! I’m so grateful, Lord, that not only is my life the
expression of your righteousness, but also the manifestation of your beauty,
wisdom, and excellence, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further Study: 1 John 4:17;
Colossians 3:4; James 1:25
1 Year Bible Reading Plan : Colossians 1:1-23
Isaiah 44-45
2 Year Bible Reading Plan : Hebrews 2:1-9 Lamentation
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