A Poor Reflection
“Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know in full, even as I am fully known.” (1 Corinthians 13:12)
This morning, I read this verse as part of my devotions. To me, it’s an incredible verse. Though it’s probably one of the least quoted verses of the 13th chapter of 1 Corinthians, it’s very powerful and probably needs to be focused on a bit more.
As I read the verse, I was struck by the realization that what we see of God today, as amazing as it may be, is just a poor reflection of what is to come. What we know about God today is just a speck of what we will know when we are with Him. He knows me completely…I know Him incompletely. And, I’m blown away at how awesome He is with just the little knowledge and experience I have of Him!
I thought about the many wonderful, close encounters I’ve had with God…during worship, out in the mountains, on the edge of the resevoir, getting married, being with my wife, enjoying moments with family and friends, in the silence of my bedroom, in an empty sanctuary with the lights off, at Camp Adventure, etc…the list could go on and on. I started thinking about the most incredible of these experiences and realized they are nothing compared to the experience that is to come.
That just gets me excited! While I enjoy my time on this earth, I just can’t wait to be with Him! What a glorious day that will be!
So true! I thank God for you every day and for the incredible impact you are making on so many lives for His Kingdom. He truely touched you and chose you for His service. WOW! I am in awe and humbled to be your Mom! I love you!
Comment by Mom — March 22, 2006 @ 11:37 pm