Corinthians 13:12 says, "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."
The Apostle Paul was describing how difficult it is right now to fully see or understand who Yahshua is as Messiah. It is like looking through dark glass. The features may be there but the clear perception of Christ is not yet in focus.
However Paul speaks of the time when we will see and know him face to face. Yahshua already knows us! We are precious to him because he declared:
"I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me--" John 10:14
He is well acquainted with those of us who will stray, end up in trouble and need rescuing. All the same he was willing to lay down his life for the sheep which is the most selfless act the world has ever known. So as much as we would like to say that we know Jesus, truth is, he knows us even better. We will have to be patient until the day he returns for his bride. We will be caught up to meet him in the air along with all of the other faithful saints being resurrected from times past.
"For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with God's trumpet. The dead in Christ will rise first," 1 Thessalonians 4:16
Make no mistake. Then we shall see and know him as he truly is. What a joyful day!
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