1 Corinthians 13:11–12: When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things. 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.
A great many people ask, “Will I know my loved ones in heaven?” You surely will. What is the scriptural proof? “Now we see through a glass, darkly.” You have never seen me. It is possible you may think you have seen me, but what you saw was a suit of clothes with a head and two hands sticking out of it. You didn’t really see me. And I have never really seen you because we just see through a glass, darkly, but then face to face. Now I know only in part, but then I shall know even as also I am known. Someone asked G. Campbell Morgan, “Do you think we will know our loved ones in heaven?” Dr. Morgan in his truly British manner answered, “I do not expect to be a bigger fool in heaven than I am here, and I know my loved ones here.” 1
Application
- Read 1 John 3:2. How will you greet the One waiting for you?
- How does this blessed anticipation cause you to live a sold out life for Him?
Thought to Share
To become a man is to leave your childhood behind, and to press on in faith. – TWEET IT
Prayer
Lord, raise up men in this generation who will lead the next generation in discipleship.
1. McGee, J. V. (1991). Thru the Bible commentary: The Epistles (1 Corinthians) (electronic ed., Vol. 44). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.
