mirror
The mirror never lies…
…but maybe it does not always show what we see.
What do we see when we look in the mirror?
Do we see what has been said or done to us.
Do we see what we have done.
Is this how it is always meant to be?
After Jesus’ resurrection he appeared for the first time to a larger group of His friends. Addressing them for the first time he said a profound statement, a statement that summarised all that he had accomplished through His death on the cross and resurrection. Jesus simply said ‘peace be with you’.
Jesus’ statement said it all, he was and is able to offer peace…wholeness.
A peace, wholeness in how we relate to God, one another but also to ourselves…so that we can know peace…so that we can be whole.
Jesus’ offer of peace means we can know…
…acceptance not rejection
…forgiveness not condemnation
…freedom not shame
…security not insecurity
…value not worthlessness
…hope not hopelessness
Maybe it is time to see ourselves differently when we look in the mirror.
Maybe it is time to investigate this peace Jesus offers.
Maybe it is time to speak to someone to help you enjoy the peace that Jesus offers.
