Photo ©2011 and Commentary ©2026 by Chuck Davis
Monday, April 6, 2026
The image for today’s photo parable displays a sunset at Lincoln City, Oregon. I was drawn to the beach that late May day by the waves, the clouds, and the warm tones in the sky. But the most interesting feature that I captured is the near mirror-like reflection in the sand. Reflections were used by several of the Bible writers to teach important lessons:
For if any one is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a mirror: for he beholdeth himself, and goeth away, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was (James 1:23-24 ASV).
For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known” (1 Corinthians 13:12 ESV).
And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another… (2 Corinthians 3:18 ESV).
The beauty of today’s photo is multiplied by reflection. God desires that we should reflect His glory. The creation culminates with His image being imprinted upon us. “So, God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them” (Genesis 1:27 KJV). I hope that this photo inspires you to be a mirror, to reflect God’s glory to those around you.