Jesus in the Window

Read: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18 “I’m sorry to interrupt your schoolwork, boys,” Mom said, “but we should go outside and see the sunset. It’s spectacular tonight.” Zach and Connor bookmarked their pages and got up from the sofa. “How do you even know what the sunset looks like tonight, Mom?” Connor asked as he glanced toward the window. “This window faces north. There’s no way you can see the sun from here.” Zach nudged him. “Moms have eyes—or spies—everywhere. It’s a known fact.” Mom laughed as she opened the door. “It’s true I see a lot of things. But my only spies are the houses across the street.” “Huh?” Connor stepped out, squinting around the neighborhood. “Look at their windows. What do you see?” The three of them stood on their front steps. “The sunset!” Zach pointed. “I can see it in the neighbors’ windows! That’s how Mom knew what it looked like.” Dad joined them as they walked down the driveway until they could see the sun in all its glory to the west. “What if the neighbors didn’t have any windows?” Dad asked. “Then we wouldn’t have known there was a wonderful sunset tonight,” Zach replied. “That’s right. There’s a spiritual lesson here for us,” Dad said. “The Bible says others can see Jesus in us, almost like we are windows or mirrors reflecting Him. He changes us more and more into His likeness when we spend time with Him and grow in our faith. Then when our neighbors look at our lives, they may see He’s for real and want to know Him themselves. We want others to see wonderful things about Jesus when they look at us.” “You mean like seeing us do nice things for people? Like forgiving others or taking food to sick neighbors?” Zach asked. “How about being more patient when younger kids wanna shoot hoops with us?” Connor added. Dad put an arm around each of the boys as the family walked back to the house. “Yep. Something like that.” "Cool! Let’s make a list of ways we can be good reflectors before bed,” said Connor. “Good idea,” said Mom. “Just don’t forget to finish your schoolwork.” –Robin Steinweg How about you? How do you reflect Jesus in your life? You might try hard to do good all on your own, but you’ll only end up showing people yourself. To reflect Jesus, you need to belong to Him. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Then, as you spend time with Him and read His Word, He will renew your mind and transform you from the inside out. Trust Him to help you reflect Him so others can see Him at work in you. Today's Key Verse: And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Romans 12:2 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Reflect Jesus