Getting The Picture!

We have kind of become spoiled with digital cameras, because we get to see the pictures immediately. It was not that long ago that I was taking pictures with my old 35mm camera that a child wanted to see the back for the picture; a feature such a camera did not possess. It used to be we had to wait for our film to come back from being developed and printed at a photo laboratory except for those who had their own darkroom. However, some still take a considerable amount of time TO ENHANCE their digital pictures through the use of computer software to brighten, adjust contrast, eliminate redeye, etc.

What about when it comes to ENHANCING OUR LIFE? Is that something we expect to take place today as instantly as digital camera processes? Or do we recognize the means as being the same as it has always been? Someone has noted, "The features of Christ are best developed on the tablets of the soul in the darkroom of meditation." [source: list of sentence sermons]

We cannot become like Jesus unless we are willing to spend time focusing on the manner in which He lived on this earth and take to heart the teaching He shared. It takes effort and time for CHRIST-LIKENESS TO DEVELOP more clearly in our life. Time spent alone in God's Word on a regular basis is of paramount significance for such growth.

Even the psalmist noted the one who thrives is the one who understands the need for continual mediation on the message of God. We read . . .

"(1) Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; (2) but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and ON HIS LAW HE MEDITATES DAY AND NIGHT. (3) He is like a tree planted by streams of water that YIELDS ITS FRUIT in its season, and its leaf does NOT WITHER. In all that he does, he PROSPERS." ( Psalm 1:1-3 ESV)

As we go into the "darkroom" of our private meditations and study of God's Word, let us do so with the purpose of godliness and the essence of Christ TO DEVELOP more and more clearly as the picture of our life. The more of that picture we get within ourselves, the clearer it will be outwardly. As has been said, "One picture is worth a thousand words." May our life be such a picture of the Wisdom God has provided for daily living.

Have a great day PREPARING TO PROVIDE A CLEARER IMAGE OF CHRIST-LIKENESS!
Carl

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