In Spite of Me, Let Them See Him
“He must become greater; I must become less.”
I saw a post on social media earlier this week that’s been sitting on my heart lately: “May Jesus be seen in me in spite of me.”
The truth is, I’m not perfect and I get it wrong more than I’d like to admit. I get impatient, I fall short, I speak when I should listen, and I struggle with thoughts and habits that don’t reflect Christ. And yet, God still reminds me that His power is made perfect in weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9). He doesn’t wait for me to “have it all together” before He chooses to use me. He shines through the cracks.
When others look at my life, I don’t want them to just see my mistakes, my opinions or my personality, I want them to see Him. His love when I’m tempted to snap back. His gentleness when I’m weary. His grace when I fail to extend my own. Because when I live surrendered, even my imperfections can point back to a perfect Savior.
It’s not about pretending to be something I’m not or covering myself in a polished image. I own up to my mistakes (majority of them). I accept that I’m a flawed woman with imperfections, attitudes, my own ways. I know when I could have responded to something better or when I should have not responded at all. It’s about surrender. It’s about daily laying down my pride, my fear, my nagging need for control, and saying, “Lord, let Your light outshine my shadow. Let Your Spirit overflow in me so that others see You before they see me.”
John the Baptist said it best: “He must become greater; I must become less.” That’s the heart posture I want to carry. The more I step aside, the more room there is for Christ to step in.
So yes, may Jesus me seen in me — not because I’ve done everything right, but because His love covers me even when I’m wrong. And if others walk away from me remembering His kindness, His truth, His peace, then my life has done what it was meant to do; reflect the One who saved me.
Reflection:
Take a moment to pause and think about an area in your life where you struggle with letting Jesus shine through.
Is it in your words?
Your patience?
Your attitude toward others?
Invite Him to step in where you fall short and trust that His strength is made perfect in weakness.
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, I confess that I stumble daily. But even in my weakness, You are strong. Even in my flaws, You are faithful. Let my life be a mirror of Your love, not my mistakes. May those around me see less of me and more of You.
Amen
