“As Christians, we face disappointment in following Jesus Christ, sometimes bitter disappointment, but our way ends in glory, absolute joy.”
A few posts back I made that statement.
(1 Peter 4:12-13 ESV) Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. (13) But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed.
Just a thought this evening: On this path of Jesus that ends in glory, along the way we see flashes of glory.
Following Jesus Christ we will have our share of the mundane, but we will also have our moments when we see God, flashes of his glory in creation — Have you ever had God say “hello, I did that” as you looked into the beauty and depth of the eyes of a dog? I touched the bark on one of our new trees a couple evenings ago, just a tree, yeah, but also something that God personally gave us to bring his presence and joy into our lives. Sharing an intimate moment with your wife or husband or a friend.
Flash, flash, flash. The sky opens (figuratively) and we see the reflection of God all around us.
And we know there is “MORE.”
Peter wrote: “But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings.”
So, friend, rejoice now as we share the path with Christ and God flashes eternity before us.
