February 28, 2012 (Numbers 24-27; 1 Corinthians 13)
From the Life Journal of Adam Proux:
Scripture: “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.” 1 Corinthians 13:12 NLT
Observation: Paul is giving us a warning about the knowledge we currently have of God. We don’t know the full story now and should be careful and watchful when we begin to think we have it all figured out. We must be diligent to remember God’s ways are higher than our ways, His understanding is greater than ours. He sees clearly now, and then, we will only clearly see then. God reveals things to us in this life to keep us on the right path, but our full understanding will not be recognized until the day we stand face to face with Christ.
Application: This verse of scripture is meant to keep us on a continual quest seeking God and His righteousness. As we mature in Christ He reveals more and more to us. In fact the more I study God’s word, the more I realize how much I don’t know. It baffles me sometimes to hear a person speak about how much they know God and of the great understanding they have of the scriptures. Sure, anyone can pick out a scripture here and there and express their knowledge of it, even satan did this, but it should be the desire of every born again believer to continually seek God and learn of His mighty power and grace.
Prayer: Dear Lord, forgive me for being boastful and prideful at times acting as if I’ve got You all figured out. Forgive me for even the thought that I could in some way by my own intelligence understand Your word and ways. Thank You for Your mercy and grace that provide and protect me daily. You are the awesome God of the universe and above You there is no other. Thank You for the things You have revealed to me through Your word and I pray You will continue to teach me Your ways, in Jesus name, Amen!