Being a Good Reflector

Scripture – John 1:6-9: There came a man who was sent from God; his name was John. He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all people might believe. He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light. The true light that gives light to every person was coming into the world.

Observation – John knew who he was. And he knew who he was not. For whatever reasons, he attracted fairly large crowds. He had a number of disciples. Yet he always knew he was only a witness to the “true light” that was coming into the world. Like a reflector on a bicycle, he produced no light of his own. Sometimes I act as though I am the most important or that the church is the main thing. Yet the simple truth is, Christ is the One! If I’m not pointing toward Him in what I do, I’m standing in the way of His light rather than reflecting it.

Application – I will be careful in what I do today as a witness. I will remember I’m a reflector of the light of Christ, not a producer.

Prayer – Lord, sometimes I forget and try to make the light myself. I try to make “my little light shine.” That’s a bit like trying to make myself grow taller. It’s a process I can only let happen. You are the true light – the life-giving and life-changing light. Thank you for coming into my life. Help me be a good reflector of you today.