Gods Reflection

So two days ago, my Missionary companion and I, had a discussion on Heavenly Father and the many evidences of him. The discussion went from physics to philosophy, diction, math even showed up(go figure). We talked about the intricate design of our physical state, our peculiar situation and position in our known universe, and many other relating topics. In the course of our conversation I asked the question: "what color is a mirror?" a brain teaser I have always asked, never finding answer. For a little background any object with color your eye sees is not the color of the particular object you are looking at. Example: if you are looking at a red box, the box is not really red, red is the only color that is reflecting off the box, all other colors are the box. So if a mirror reflects all color, what color is it? This proceeded to lead us to compare the universe to Gods Reflection, we may not see god directly with our own eyes, but we can see his reflection in our physical world around us, "all things denote there is a God; yea, even the earth, and all things that are upon the face of it, yea, and its motion, yea, and also all the planets which move in their regular form do witness that there is a Supreme Creator"(Alma 30:44). All things are the reflection of the Divine Creator.

That light that is reflected as we find in the scriptures comes from god and is truth, "And the light which shineth, which giveth you light, is through him who enlightened your eyes, which is the same light that quickeneth your understanding"(D&C 88:11) Heavenly Father teaches us and doing so builds our light/understanding. Heavenly Fathers light "proceedeth forth from the presence of God to fill the immensity of space"(D&C 88:12), his light is in all. Heavenly Father, his power and glory are light, "The light which is in all things, which giveth life to all things, which is the law by which all things are governed, even the power of God who sitteth upon his throne"(D&C 88:13). When Heavenly Father teaches us, we gain greater truth and knowledge our light goweth, other people can see that light in our eyes, hence the saying "the window to the soul are the eyes". Christ in the New Testament charges all of his followers, those early Christians to: "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven" this charge remains, we are to show our faith, and let our light shine before men that they may see gods reflection and glorify his name. Glorify his name by becoming converted, following his commandments and striving to be like Christ.

Lets us so shine before man, testify by word, deed, and the light of our eyes. Let us be the mirror of reflection for the Creator, being a reflection in our eyes and our countenance, that as the ancient prophet Moroni writes: "that ye may be filled with this love, which he hath bestowed upon all who are true followers of his Son, Jesus Christ; that ye may become the sons of God; that when he shall appear we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is; that we may have this hope; that we may be purifyed even as he is pure. Amen."