Kim and I went for a late afternoon stroll in the neighborhood just before dark.  As we rounded the twists and turns of the streets, our eyes fell on the setting sun in the west.

The cloud cover was just right to reflect the rays of the setting sun, transforming them into a brilliant spectacle of color and beauty.  Our jaws went slack as we tried to continue our walk, but caught ourselves stopping several times to take pictures of the glorious display.

The Apostle Paul talks in 2 Corinthians Chapter 3 about Moses bringing the children of Israel through the wilderness and how he would have to wear a veil over his face after meeting with God because the glory of the Lord shone so brightly from his face.  He says that there are those whose hearts are still veiled when the old covenant is read and they still don’t see God’s glory revealed in the person of Jesus Christ.  Paul goes on to say in verse 16, “But whenever someone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away.”  He further tells us in verse 18; “So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord — who is the Spirit — makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image.”

So if you are a child of God, then you know the truth about Him and are reflecting His glory into this world which needs to see it so desperately.  As you continue to seek the Lord with your whole heart and put your whole trust in His Word, which is truth (John 17:17), the Lord is working within you to make you more and more like him. 

Allow the light of God’s love that is in you to shine brightly for His glory in the living out of your day.  You, too, will be an awesomely beautiful display of the glory of God as you bear witness to His love, mercy and grace that has been extended to all of us living in this world.