Seeing the Whole Picture
Seeing the Whole Picture By Dr. Russell M. Morrow Scripture Reading “Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not yet appeared what we shall be. But we know that when He appears, we shall be like Him, because we shall see Him as He is.” — 1 John 3:2 Reflection / Meditation One of the joys our family shares is working on jigsaw puzzles. Each piece is small and often confusing on its own. But when fitted together, they form a beautiful whole. Life is much the same. Each day brings experiences—lessons in self-respect, discipline, relationships, successes, and failures. At times, these lessons seem scattered or irrelevant. But over time, God reveals how each piece belongs to a greater picture. The Apostle John reminds us that we are God’s children right now, yet the full picture of who we shall be is not yet revealed. The unfinished puzzle of our lives may leave us with questions and frustrations, but the promise remains: when Christ appears, the picture will be complete, and...