Glorify

While strolling through a nursery and enjoying the plants, butterflies and some time to reflect on the day, I came across a grouping of blue hydrangeas with a gazing ball tucked in beside them. The reflective surface of the sphere made it difficult to see the actual orb, instead it swirled with reflected colors from the plants and sunlight surrounding it.

The purpose of the gazing ball is not to draw attention to itself but to reflect the garden and the light  around it. In like manner, the purpose of our actions as Christ followers is to reflect God's light and love, so that He is glorified. 

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”

Matthew 5:16 NKJV

Those around you may not immediately glorify God; many of those who saw Jesus' good works, only found fault in Him and slandered Him. But those whose hearts were ready, followed Him! As His followers we can expect much the same response as what Jesus experienced. Nevertheless, we must remain steadfast in our purpose; just as a gazing ball continues to shine, so must we!

“And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.”

Galatians 6:9 NKJV