Matthew 5:16 – In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may
see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. (NIV)
The sky looked like the inside of a brilliant, blue bowl turned upside down.
There wasn't a single wisp of a cloud to mar its perfection.
As I walked along The Trail that morning, I happened to look down, and I was
thrilled to see thousands of tiny sparkling "diamonds" on the backs of the
fallen leaves. The sun was reflected in the tiny dew drops in perfectly
symmetrical patterns.
A few leaves floated gently down from the trees, settling silently alongside
those already lying on the path. The only sound was the single squawk of a lone
blue jay, which sailed out of sight up into the glorious blue.
Amid the beauty, I felt that I was almost holding my breath, and the sensation
that I was walking on holy ground gripped me. I raised my arms to heaven in
worship of my King, and gave thanks for His presence and His wondrous touch on
everything.
Finally, I turned around and headed back down The Trail towards my home.
It was then that I noticed that there were very few sparkling drops on the backs
of the leaves in front of my feet. Why was that? I wondered. Surely the dew
couldn't have dried up so quickly. Then it dawned on me; the answer to the
mystery was revealed. I was no longer walking toward the sun, and its rays were
not reflected in the droplets at this different angle.
As I pondered the wonder of nature, an amazing thought took shape in my mind.
We, too, as believers, must walk toward the Son if we desire to have our lives
reflect His glory. As we keep our eyes on Jesus and obey His will, our lives
will reflect Him, just as the droplets reflected the rays of the sun. What a
thrilling thought! However, the reverse is also true. If we turn our backs on
Him, His glory will be greatly diminished, if not be totally lacking in our
lives.
How I praise God for this reminder, and I am even more determined than ever to
follow Him more closely so that my life will be a reflection of the wonder of my
God and King.
Prayer: O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Your name in all the earth. You are
the magnificent Creator of heaven and earth and sky. Help us to hear Your
slightest whisper when it comes to teaching us how to glorify You. Father, it is
our hearts' deepest desire to honour and praise You with our lives. We bring
these requests to You in Jesus' name. Amen.
Sharon Greer Sandycove Acres, Innisfil, Ontario, Canada
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