
As believers, we find the Bible a light to our path and strength during the storms of life. Psalm 119: 104 and 105 tell us: "Through Your precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." When we peer into the Word, it acts like a mirror showing us our sin. We gain understanding and learn to hate what is evil, but it also serves as a light for our path. When life grows dark through death, depression, or illness, God's Word sheds light and comfort on our way.
Furthermore, in his letter to the Corinthians (2 Corinthians 13:5), the Apostle Paul challenges believers to examine ourselves. "Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Or do you not realize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you fail to meet the test!" How can we really look at ourselves apart from the mirror of God's Word? What are God's standards? Do we meet the test? Only the Holy Spirit can show us this as we look deeply into the Bible.
Our very foundation for our faith is the Bible. We, as Christians, believe it is the inerrant Word of God passed down to us. Paul tells Timothy: "All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.." (2 Tim. 3:16). If we want to see how we look before our heavenly Father, this is the place to get the clearest reflection.
Now think with me for a moment, what would you or I look like if we decided not to use a mirror or any reflective device to prepare for work or some event? I think it would be a challenge for men to shave and for women to put on make-up with any great success. We might be able to do a passable job, but don't we want to look our very best? The same applies to our spiritual life. Do we really want to grow, have the mind of Christ and glorify God? It is very hard to do any of this without looking into God's Word on a regular basis. As we pray, read the Bible and hear the preaching of His Word, we will be preparing our hearts daily to serve Him. Let us be found faithful in this area that we might glorify the Lord. Selah!
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