KNOWING AS YOU ARE KNOWN

Though Christians are quickened by the Holy Spirit's indwelling ... we remain cloaked in human frailty until we are called home. Our attempts to know everything about God and His kingdom are limited by the flesh. We see Him reflected in creation, in history, in the Bible, and even in our own conscience; but it is a dim and imperfect view.  

For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. 1 Corinthians 13:12 

As you mature spiritually your understanding of divine truth grows and your relationship with God becomes more intimate ... but that pales in comparison to what you will experience when you are with Him one day. 

'Then shall I know' will result in full appreciation and adoration of Jesus Christ. 'As I am known' is the Lord's unrestricted knowledge of every facet of your life ... past, present, and future. 

Lenski - As God’s direct and all-penetrating knowledge takes into account every one of his children already in eternity and, of course, through all of life, so we, too, shall at last know God directly and completely to the highest degree in which this is possible for his children.

The apostle John affirms that our knowledge of Jesus is partial now but will become clear when we see Him face to face ...

Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is. 1 John 3:2

Along the way, we must stay focused ... 

Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith. Hebrews 12:1-2

Your redemption draweth nigh.