Reflecting God, Mirroring Jesus

Reflections of the Divine: Seeing God and Jesus as Our Mirrors ✨ 

In this foundational episode of the Mirrors series, we take a closer look at the ultimate models of reflection—God the Father and Jesus Christ. The core question guiding this discussion is simple but powerful: Can God and Jesus be mirrors for our lives? Through thoughtful insight and biblical exploration, this episode unpacks how we were made in God's image and how Jesus restores that reflection when sin has distorted it. It introduces the "MIRRORS" framework as a new lens to see ourselves more clearly—through the divine light we were created to reflect. 

Introducing the MIRRORS Framework
We explore a fresh biblical tool for personal reflection: the acronym MIRRORS. Each letter represents a step—Moment, Identity, Right choices, Risks and wrong choices, Ongoing message, Reflection, and Steps—to better understand how biblical figures (and ultimately ourselves) mirror God’s design. For God and Jesus, some letters shift slightly, recognizing their perfection and divinity.
2. Made in God’s Image – What Does It Mean?
Genesis 1:27 tells us we’re made in the image of God—but not as copies. We carry His characteristics and His intention. God as Creator, compassionate ruler, and relational Father becomes the standard for how we reflect love, order, and purpose in our lives.
3. Jesus: The Clear Mirror of the Father
Jesus not only revealed God but restored our distorted image through sacrificial love. His humility, obedience, and compassion make him a divine blueprint for us. He reflects the Father so that we, in turn, can reflect him. Through Christ, we regain the clarity of our identity and purpose.
4. The Distortions of Our Mirror
Sin smudges the mirror. Pride, shame, comparison, and distraction warp our reflection. We become like a funhouse mirror—no longer seeing who we truly are. Whether it's arrogance or insecurity, each one interferes with the divine image we’re meant to reflect.
5. Steps to Polish the Mirror
Restoration comes through small, faithful actions. Forgiveness, patience, creativity, kindness—these polish the mirror and realign us with God’s image. Reflection is also daily: asking “Did I see Jesus in me today?” helps us grow closer to that pure reflection. 

Takeaways:
This episode leaves us with a call to reclaim the image we were created in. God made us to reflect His light, and Jesus gave us the model and grace to do so. Even if sin has warped that mirror, every small step—every act of grace or love—clears away the distortion. We are not mirrors that create light; we reflect it. The closer we are to Jesus, the brighter we shine. This is not about perfection; it’s about participation in God’s renewing work within us. Through awareness, spiritual discipline, and compassion, we begin to see who we truly are: image-bearers of the divine. 

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