Glimpse of the Future


 

As I walked into the rising sun on this beautiful morning, a splash of color caught my eye. At first I assumed it was a bird flashing through the trees along my path. Upon closer inspection, I discovered a glimpse of the future. It is late September, and even though it is warm and the season exceptionally dry, Fall is still coming. What I really caught out of the corner of my eye was a preview of what lies ahead; the beauty of the colors of autumn in the mountains.
Sometimes a little glimpse of the future can get us through all manner of situations. A day without pain gives us hope for a future of health. The marking of an anniversary of a great loss helps us embrace the thought of life where the memories are still precious but bring as many smiles as tears. A kind word when we need it most makes it possible to see the world the way God intends it to be.
We read in the Revelation, “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” In this beautiful image, struggling disciples were given a glimpse of the future to keep them going.
Over the years, I have come to believe that WE can be that glimpse for one another. Our love, our compassion, our kindness - these can give hope and courage and strength to those around us. And those gifts will be there when we need that glimpse, too. Why not, through our actions, give a glimpse of a good future in God’s love and grace to someone day.
Peace .

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