We See Through a Glass Darkly

1 Corinthians 13:12

"For now we see through a glass darkly; but then face to face; now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known"

Glass=mirror

Have you ever looked at yourself in the mirror in the dark? You can only see an outline really. You know you are there, you have an idea of what you should be seeing but its not completely clear. Then you turn on the light, or in this case, lift the veil and then you can see all things clearly, as they truly are.

I love this scripture. We know in part- we have only a fraction of the knowledge of who we are and who we can become. We do not see ourselves and others as God sees each of us. Once we pass through the veil we will know all things, we will see others and ourselves at our highest potential...we will know others and ourselves as God knows each one of us. We will see all we are- and then will we look back and say, "yes I did everything I could to reach my divine potential" or will we look back in sorrow asking ourselves why we sold ourselves short. Or why we didn't treat those around us with the respect and admiration they deserved.

Each of us has incredible potential- I know I forget this sometimes. But this scripture helps me to remember that I can't see everything as clearly as my Father in Heaven sees it-It helps me to remember that each person, including myself, is a child of God-heir to his kingdom and capable of great things!!

He goes on in vs 14 to say,

"And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity"

Remember the worth of souls is great in the sight of God. The souls of those around us, and the one inside each of us. We will see ourselves on day as God sees us- And I hope, for each one of us, that it is a happy day with no regret!