A Norvell Note for June 28, 2021
Vol. 24 No. 24
Enough for Today
As I read 1 Corinthians 13 out loud recently, this verse stood out as a reminder of how much life seems to unfold.
Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. (1 Corinthians 13:12, NIV)
The “Now I know in part” is where I struggle.
There are times when I want to know the answers, not in part but entirely. I don’t want to wait for the knowledge or the answers to my question. I don’t want to be a know-it-all but want to know it all.
Earlier in the chapter, it says, “Love is patient.” Most of the time, I am a patient man, but there are times when I want to know how the story, and I want to know it now.
Some would say I have control issues. And I would agree to some degree. I don’t always have to be in control, but I like to know that someone is in control. I don’t always have to make the plan, but I like that there is a plan, and I like to know the plan.
It’s the “now I know in part” that gives me trouble.
But, when I can relax, reflect, and listen, I hear the Lord is saying, “I’m giving you what you need for today. That’s enough. Don’t rush into what’s next. Just live today as it comes. Any more is too much. If I give you more, it will overwhelm you. I will give you the knowledge you need when you need it. I will provide you the information you need to get through this day. Let that be enough.”
Now I know in part, I want to know more, but I will wait and trust God to give me the knowledge I need when I need it.
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