Every day I drive my daughter to school, I pass by the same reflector on the interstate that has been hit by a car or otherwise bent over. It’s not completely down, but rather at a good 30 degree angle or so which (at the same time every morning) tends to blind oncoming drivers with a direct reflection of the sunlight hitting its face.
Now this is not the intent of this reflector. This reflector was designed to see the light coming from others at a much reduced intensity and to warn them of potential pit-falls (the side of the road) but instead of warning, it’s actually a hazard itself at times blinding drivers, and useless at others, since it’s relfecting light back up to the sky and not to traffic.
We are Christ’s light to the world. God shines on us and we are to reflect His character, compassion, love, and service on to others. But sometimes, we are a bit “bent” and what we show others not only isn’t helpful, but at times can be downright harmful. If our source of light isn’t right, we reflect something other than what was intended… and with much different results.
Often this is our fault, but sometimes it’s the fault of circumstances around us that knock us off-center. But as Christians our JOB is to follow Christ. To reflect His character. So square your shoulders, stand up straight, and do what you are supposed to do. Reflect Christ.
“We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors…” – 2 Cor. 5:20
What is the source of your light? Really… not just what you know it should be… What are you ingesting? TV, Music, Media… The Bible? Whatever you look upon, that is what will most likely be reflected to the world.