Chatting with Jesus
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Lord, what a day that will be, for tomorrow, I shall see. Do cataracts naturally develop as people age? Cataracts have slowly stolen my once clear and distinct eyesight. Now my vision is as clear as looking through the Coke bottle my grandfather abandoned in the garage in 1955. But when I compare this eye problem with other serious afflictions, I have nothing to complain about. Untold millions are far worse off than me and would gladly trade their affliction for a little cataract issue. God has abundantly blessed me.
Dulled vision reminded me what the Apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthian believers. Many scholars believe Paul had eye problems, since he dictated all his letters. At this time, he said he saw some spiritual things as though looking through a dark glass. He trusted God that in Heaven, he would understand why things happened as they did.
“Now [in this broken world] we see but a dim reflection as in a mirror; then [in Heaven] we shall see face to face [Jesus and me talking it over]. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known” [now I see Your hand way always on me, Jesus]—1 Corinthians 13:12
I can rest and not fret, for You are in control of the events surrounding me. I might not understand now why things happen as they do. Most are out of my control anyway, but You assure us we will be okay.
One truth I can see plainly. This world may fall apart, but “these three things remain: faith, hope, and love, but the greatest of these is love,” 1 Corinthians 13:13
Amen Jesus
THANKFUL 
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