“…we are already God’s children, and we can’t even imagine what we will be like when Christ returns. But we do know that when he comes we will be like him, for we will see him as he really is.” I John 3:2
Now read it again. Slowly this time. Ask yourself, “Do I truly believe this?” Do you believe you are God’s child? If so, what difference does that make in the day you have ahead of you?
Even though you can’t imagine what you will be like when Christ returns, try for just a few moments. Just try.
What will you be like when you are fully like him? What are you like now, since you have already been adopted by his Father?
What will it be like to see him as he really and truly is?
[Forgive me if I am too demanding in my questions. These are the ones I asked myself as I discovered this verse written in my handwriting of 15 years ago in a notecard stuck in a Buechner book where I was searching for a clever quote to post today:). It occurred to me that I had already posted this favorite verse of mine earlier this week, but perhaps more as an afterthought when it should indeed be the focus, the center of attention. I hope you enjoy imagining what is real as much as I am. Here is a painting that gives me a window into what I will be like.]
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