A Transparent Life
September 2nd, 2010 by Patricia Bishop
LIVING A LIFE THAT IS TRANSPARENT
What does this mean, living a life that is transparent? It means a life that is crystal clear, easily seen through, clearly recognizable. allowing light to pass through with little or no interruption or distortion so that objects on the other side can be clearly seen.
That is the physical description, what about the spiritual application of living a transparent life?
Those who have been on their journey with Jesus for sometime know that He has declared Himself
“The Light of the world.” Scripture reference: John 8:12 Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying,
I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
He also declared: John 9:5 As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.
Then He said: Matthew 5:14 Ye are the light of the world.
So we can conclude from these scriptures that our life needs to be transparent so that THE Light can pass through us allowing others to see Him (Jesus).
Imagine this…a camera crew following you around all day long filming your life for the entire world to see! Capturing live your every move, your actions, your behaviors, your reactions, your language, your daily routines, your attitudes. Accurately allowing others to see how you treat your spouse, your children, your pets. Who your friends are and how you interact with them. What kind of television shows do you watch? What kind of books to your read? And so-forth.
What things would you want to keep hidden from the camera?
These are the things that you obviously don’t like about yourself. This is where you need His light to shine and heal and mend these areas of your life. Clearing the debris from the garden of your heart and allowing the beauty of what He has planted to emerge and clearly be seen.
Once you abandon these dark places and allow His light to fill these areas you will no longer hide yourself and will be free in Him to live a transparent life. You will stand as a source of help and healing for others. They will see Him in you and be drawn to Him through you! How wonderful….what a blessing. Totally free before God and man….Transparent!
As I continue my journey in Him,
Patty Bishop



Righteous Pathway Ministries