Some things are very clear. I wish I knew where this photo was taken to get a look at such clear water. We were at Christiansted on St. Croix and though the water was not as clear and still as this, it was beautifully clear. I remember Lake Tahoe as being clear, and many of the hot springs in Yellowstone.
Most places aren’t. I’m looking forward to a promised time we will see, and be seen, clearly.
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. (1 Corinthians 13:12 KJV)
There are times when I wonder about that, though. Am I ready to be known (and judged) based on the defined criteria?
But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. (Matthew 12:36 KJV)
That includes biting remarks made behind another’s back. It includes the quick judgment spoken thoughtlessly. It includes complaints that are found to be invalid. It includes mean-spirited comments about people that may have hurt you. Every idle word.
Go back, consider conversations just from today. Are there words said that people would feel better if they could be taken back? Why were they said in the first place? Was there a good reason – that doesn’t appear so good right now?
Did you miss an opportunity to let someone know that you praise and worship God for all that He has done? For each and every day we wake and walk through His world? Are these days appreciated – or do they do nothing more than generate complaints? The word of God tells us to give thanks for every thing we do:
And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. (Colossians 3:17 KJV)
If we don’t do words or deeds for which we can give thanks, then follow this verse:
Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; (Ephesians 5:20 KJV)
Always, for all things. That includes bad things, too. How can that be done? One way is to look for those tiny silver linings among the dark clouds – and give thanks for those. Another is to give thanks for the lessons on those bad days. Of course, that assumes we are learning from them and moving forward.
Sounds pretty clear, doesn’t it? Now, can we do it?
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