2 Corinthians 4:16-18
Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.
Sometimes we struggle over the trials and tribulations of our life, trying to make sense of why things happen the way they do. If God is great and mighty, and He is, why do we have to endure such tests to our faith? The answer is to be found in our restricted vision.
I recall traveling by helicopter to a missile site in central Missouri. I had traveled the route many times by car and knew that there were places that were steep and winding that required slow travel, especially when being stuck behind a slow moving truck. They were clearly marked with no passing signs.
On this day I observed a truck being followed by a passenger car. I knew that it would be miles before the car could safely pass the slower vehicle, but he was stuck! I thought of what it would be like if I could have communication with the driver in the car and tell him when it was safe to pass or to watch out for an on-coming vehicle. I could not do so, so the driver had to wait until he could see the road for himself.
Paul expresses the concept of waiting patiently in the Lord in 1 Corinthians 13:12. For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known. Until that day, we, along with Paul must trust in the Lord with all our heart, rather than depending on our limited understanding.
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
—Pastor Cecil