Friday, July 15, 2011

The Bigger Picture

Revelation 21:2  I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. 

Admittedly, sometimes I long to comprehend the bigger picture.  His plans- God's plan for our family, for His people, for this world.  As much as I would like to understand His will, I know that my sinful fallible nature makes me utterly incapable of grasping the depth, width, or reasoning of the Lord's predetermined sketch for our lives.

 He sees the whole picture and knows what to make of it - even when we can't perceive an enticing appeal.

If we are not continuously seeking Who He is and His perspective, we may live out our lives here on earth without ever witnessing His abundant vision.
Sometimes, when He allows us to, we are able to catch a miniscule glimpse of the fullness He has in store for us.  Let's not miss it!

On rare occasion, He shows us a deeper, more meaningful image of the beauty of His bounty.  Those moments feel as though they don't last nearly long enough.  Their memories are to be savored.  At times we can almost convince ourselves that He's shown us all there is to see.
It's about that time that we should step back, pause, and remember:  Until He opens up to us the new Jerusalem, the habitat where He invites us to dwell, we will never fathom the vivid, glorious splendor of the new beginning our souls long for.

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