Son Reflectors - apart from the sun, the moon is nothing more than a pitch-black, pockmarked rock. She generates no light. But properly positioned, the moon beams. The moon reflects the greater light. The moon is at peace in her place. And because she is, soft light touches a dark earth. As Son reflectors we move from me-focus to God-focus by pondering him. Witnessing him. Beholding Him changes us. “Beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, [we] are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord”

What does the moon do?

She generates no light.

Contrary to the lyrics of the song, this harvest moon cannot shine on. 

Apart from the sun, the moon is nothing more than a pitch-black, pockmarked rock. 

But properly positioned, the moon beams. 

Let her do what she was made to do, and a clod of dirt becomes a source of inspiration, yea, verily, romance.

The moon reflects the greater light.

And she’s happy to do so! 

You never hear the moon complaining. 

She makes no waves about making waves. 

Let the cow jump over her or astronauts step on her; she never objects. 

Even though sunning is accepted while mooning is the butt of bad jokes, you won’t hear ol’ Cheeseface grumble. 

The moon is at peace in her place. And because she is, soft light touches a dark earth.

What would happen if we accepted our place as Son reflectors?

Such a shift comes so stubbornly, however. 

We’ve been demanding our way and stamping our feet since infancy. 

Aren’t we all born with a default drive set on selfishness? 

I want a spouse who makes me happy and coworkers who always ask my opinion. 

I want weather that suits me and traffic that helps me and a government that serves me. It is all about me . . . .

How can we be bumped off self-center? . . . 

We move from me-focus to God-focus by pondering him. 

Witnessing him. 

Following the counsel of the apostle Paul: “Beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, [we] are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord” - (2 Corinthians 3:18 KJV).

Beholding Him changes us.

O Lord, change our focus from a me-focus to a God-focus. 

Work your will in our lives that we might be instruments to do your work and to tell others of your great love. 

Let our lives reflect your holiness through thick and thin. Help us live in pursuit of what you want rather than what we want. 

May we keep a firm grip on our faith no matter what hard times come our way. 

In all we do, may we honor you, amen.

“Sing praise to the Lord, . . . and give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name.” - Psalm 30:4

by Max Lucado

From Live Loved: Experiencing God’s Presence in Everyday Life

Max Lucado is a pastor, speaker, and best-selling author who, in his own words, “writes books for people who don’t read books.” He serves the people of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas, and his message is for the hurting, the guilty, the lonely, and the discouraged: God loves you; let him.

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