It is interesting how we come to hear 'popular' Scripture passages at certain events and celebrations. Take for example, 1 Corinthians 13. A number of couples I have guided through their wedding ceremonies have asked for this passage to be read. While it is certainly an appropriate scripture, we don't usually get the time to cover all 13 verses in adequate depth, and so perhaps we miss out on other relevant messages.
Take for example, verse 12:
"Now we see things imperfectly, like puzzling reflections in a mirror, but then we will see everything with perfect clarity. All that I know now is partial and incomplete, but then I will know everything completely, just as God now knows me completely."
Today, I was asked to preach on 1 Corinthians 13 at a Memorial service, and this verse immediately took on a different meaning for me. In this life, we are given an imperfect glimpse into the eternal life. We have an idea of what heaven could be like and it is as if we are looking at a puzzling reflection in a mirror. We can only see a part of what is to come and that is enough to allow us to live in faith.
However, when we get to meet Christ, face-to-face, everything will become crystal clear. We will see and know everything completely and we will be KNOWN by Jesus completely. There will be no more guessing or ambiguity.
Does that make any sense to you? How does it make you feel?
Living in Grace
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