Read: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known. (v. 12)

In this great passage on love, Paul speaks of how dimly we see things now, but how clearly we will see them later.

One day, after another hard day of new home construction in Mexico, the mission office asked one member of our team to come to their office. A family had come to visit this team member, who had built a home for them 16 years earlier. The family had heard that he was in Mexico building another home and drove 100 miles, and then waited several hours, just to see him and thank him for his help in building their home so many years before.

His service 16 years ago had helped transform their lives from a desperate situation to one of hope. Not only had they put their faith in Jesus, but they had also been able to give their children an education. Their older daughter was now in university and the younger boy was getting ready to attend school in the fall.

While we may not always get the opportunity to see the fruit of our service in this life, we can take joy knowing that in heaven we will see the impact of our efforts. How exciting to know that our sacrifices can make an eternal difference.

Prayer:

Father, thank you for giving us small glimpses of the eternal picture we will enjoy in heaven with you. Give us the will to make an eternal difference in the lives of others.

Author: Rob Donoho

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