Transparent Glass
Revelation 21:22 (NIV)
22 The great street of the city was of pure gold, like transparent glass.
Good morning!
Last summer, I enjoyed a stroll through the Missouri Botanical Gardens in Saint Louis with my son, daughter-in-law and grandson. We were there to see the Chihuly glass exhibit by renowned sculptor and artist, Dale Chihuly. This exhibit is impressive. He captures light and motion with his unique glass creations. In the daylight, the sun adds shimmers of rainbow, effervescent light bouncing across the glass medium. At night, many of the glass sculptures are silhouetted with spotlights, liberating its mysterious glow. There is nothing more fascinating than a piece of hand-blown glass, sparkling in the dark.
Our family likes to hang glass ornament angels on our tree at Christmas. We strategically place them in front of a tiny lit Christmas bulb, and marvel at how the sparkling reflection forms rainbow patterns across the wall, ceiling and hard-wood floor. Every Christmas Eve, Jeff and I enjoy a midnight ride from church to our home. We admire the many Christmas lights adorning the rooftops of our neighbor’s homes. Our subdivision places luminary candles outside along our driveways and sidewalks every Christmas Eve, lighting the way for the arrival of baby Jesus. We prepare to receive our newborn King.
The Apostle John was given a glimpse of the Kingdom of God while exiled on the island of Patmos. He described the great street of the city as pure gold, transparent like glass. Close your eyes and imagine what John may have seen in his vision. A great road, built upon the firm foundation of Christ, leading children to the arms of their Heavenly Father. A golden, transparent glass, shimmering in the light of His love – something so beautiful there are no words to adequately describe it.
When we worship, we invite Jesus Christ to take our ugly and sinful hearts and change them into transparent glass, personally sculpted by the Master’s hand. He has the power to illuminate your life with His love. There is no sin too big, and no person too far away that Jesus cannot reach. This Christmas as you gaze upon the lights shimmering on your tree, ask Jesus to give you a transparent heart. Ask Him to take your sin away and give you new life. He will do it because He loves you that much. And when others look at you, they will see the light of Christ shining, as transparent glass, illuminating the dark. Will you let the celebration of His birth change your heart this Christmas? Are you ready to give Jesus your life?
Grace and peace,
Deb Spaulding
www.songofdeborah.com
Pray for: Jesus to give you a transparent heart, filled with His light and love. You can be reborn today. All you have to do is ask.
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