Reflect Jesus

Reflection 

This is one of the most beautiful lines in Acts: “they took note that these men had been with Jesus.” We are drawn to think of Moses coming down from the mountain or exiting the tabernacle of meeting; in these moments he had to cover his face because he reflected God’s glory. Here we see everyday men reflecting God’s glory, people could see that they had been with Jesus. It wasn’t their words or even their education, they were unqualified on so many levels to be standing before the leaders of the temple, but in the end all that really mattered was they had been with Jesus. 

Prayer

Lord help me today, to not try and impress people with my intellect, my achievements, or my bank balance. Lord, I don’t want to be seen as a success in the eyes of the world. Help me to find my identity in reflecting Jesus. May people take note today that I have been with you.

ACTS 4:13-14

13  Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated, common men, they were astonished. And they recognized that they had been with Jesus. 14 But seeing the man who was healed standing beside them, they had nothing to say in opposition.