Watching and Looking Forward
“So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” – 2 Corinthians 4:18
“For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known.” – 1 Corinthians 13:12
It’s devotion time again!
Anyone familiar with GPUMC’s annual devotion booklet knows I have a habit of writing about dogs. Dogs are remarkable creatures. I got a firsthand look at this recently.
For those of you new to this booklet, Dave and I have 2 rescue dogs. We got the oldest, Jax, many years back from Heidi at Grosse Pointe Animal Clinic after our dog, Toby, died unexpectedly. The second, Scout, we got by default from our daughter, Katrina (ask us about that story).
Jax has been on medication for years to control a seizure disorder. Occasionally, despite the medication, he still experiences a seizure. Here’s the amazing part. One day I noticed Scout putting himself right next to Jax and frantically licking his muzzle. At first I scolded him thinking he was just bugging Jax and trying to get him to play. Then Jax had a seizure. He was able to “see” something I could not. Scout knew what was coming before it actually happened. This episode got me thinking about our Christian faith and that we must hold fast to it even though we cannot actually “see” it.
Paul understood that in our human existence we see through the mirror dimly. As humans we lack the capacity to understand the divine plan. We look forward to the time when all will be revealed and we will be one with God.
Prayer focus: dogs and those who love them
Sue DeWitt
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