Mediation on Light

Mat 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Have you ever looked into a pool as the light plays down in the depths? Refracting off the surfaces? Have you ever been blinded by light reflecting off the surface? Oh my goodness where are my sunglasses!

I think it is a misnomer that we are to be "reflections" of Jesus. Reflected light is not only harsh, it hides the container. Reflected light is softer, and shows out of the depth of the vessel.

I think Mt5:16 is an example of refracted light. People seeing God's work deep in our lives, a showing out of what God has worked in us. Mat 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. (Although, we are told proclaiming the gospel is offensive, much like bright reflected light, so there is a place for this as well.)

I think.. the presumptousness of people .. is a "reflection" of God's love .. I think the pompousness of people is a "reflection" of God's holiness... but neither .. is a refraction

both reflections are graceless, merciless, judging the spiritual condition of the heart of the other .. neither is an overflowing of the work in their own hearts .. refractions versus reflections...