1 Corinthians
13:12
For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
Before July ends, I will celebrate another birthday.
I've chalked up a lot of experience in the years I've lived. As I looked in the
mirror this morning, my reflection stared back. White hair, tired eyes,
wrinkles and frown lines. Life mapped out on my face. Sounds depressing doesn't
it. Until I look past the physical markings and see the cheeks my husband,
children, and grandchildren kiss. The hair I still have. The eyes that take in
the beauty of the natural world. I see hints of my mom and my dad, resemblances
to my siblings. Years of worry and sadness are balanced by many more moments of
joy and love.
Somewhere in the reflection, I recognize the love
Jesus pours over me. The grace he offers freely. Even as I live on earth, I see
Jesus. In 1 Corinthians 13:12, the apostle Paul talks about "a reflection
as in a mirror," as in what we see now—today—here on earth. But "then
we shall see face to face," not in a mirror but face to face. Jesus will
return to take his followers, the believers, the obedient—and then we will see
him face to face. Not just a reflection, but our true Savior will stand in
front of us in all of his glory. What a joy that will be!
As I reflect on my life, I pray that my heart
reflects the deep love I have for Jesus and the grace he's given me. I praise
God for many years lived surrounded by people I love.
Proverbs 27:19 As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.
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