Each one of us looks in the mirror and sees an incomplete picture. We are not yet finished. We are works in progress.
Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.
1 John 3:2 [NKJV]
Now each one of us knows that a house is not beautiful until the walls have been painted, the flooring has been installed and the lawn and garden have blossomed. And we know that even the finest sirloin steak is inedible until it has been properly cooked (medium-rare for me, thank you very much). And no one wants to use a computer program until all of the bugs have been worked out (Microsoft take note).
So, look on yourself with grace and compassion. Look on your neighbor with forgiveness and mercy. We have not yet become what we are meant to be. The Potter is working with each one of us individually, painstakingly, and lovingly. He is molding each one of us into something unique and specific. He is faithful to complete that work, according to His perfect design.
And when He has finished with us, His chosen and beloved, it will be glorious!
Be encouraged, Jose
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