“For now we only see 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.” 1 Cor. 13:12 MSG
Don’t we all long to be known and loved despite the knowing? That sort of love exists in the only God who is bigger than imagination…the God whose very thought of You and Me gave us life, form, breath.
Loved despite the knowing? Yes. That sort of love pointed up to heaven while rough shards of wood pressed into His back and words were uttered on behalf of those who were there and those who were yet to be…”Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.”
Loved despite the knowing? Yes. That sort of love despite feelings of doubt…words spoken in anger …faith ebbing according to circumstance.
Loved despite the knowing? Yes. Regardless of Me–or You. He knows us fully, but loves Us ardently and completely–enough to be Our Savior…enough to be Our Soul Healer…enough to be raised triumphant that We might have hope that there is more than yesterday or today. There is Christ!
Identity in Him is more significant than identity of self.
Scripture for Reflection:
John 1:12 I am God’s child
John 15:15 I am God’s friend
Col. 3:3 I am hidden with Christ in God
Eph. 1:4 I am chosen
Eph. 1:9, 3:11 I have purpose
Eph. 3:13 I know there is a purpose in suffering
2 Cor. 5:17 I am a new creation
1 Cor. 6:19-20 I belong to God.