We Will See

Max Lucado tells the tale of the man whose horse ran away and his neighbors loudly bemoaned his loss. The worn farmer merely says, “We’ll see.”

When the horse surprisingly returns the next day, leading with him three wild horses, the neighbors extol such bountiful blessing. To which the wrinkled sage merely says, “We’ll see.”

Not so many days later, the son of the farmer was laid up with a broken leg, the result of trying to break in one of the undomesticated horses. Neighbors offer their condolences on such a bad turn of events. The farmer responds characteristically, “We’ll see.”

Shortly thereafter, all the young men in the district were drafted into the state army. Except for the farmer’s son. He was still limping about with a broken leg.

I read this on another blog that was discussing God's goodness and grace in our lives. I love stories that cause our perspective to shift. "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

Eamon had a tremendous day. He was stronger than usual during therapy and full of joy. He simply spent the day smiling, chatting, and letting out his little laugh. He responded to everyone who spoke to him. God showed his goodness, clearly, today.

But the truth is God's goodness is always present, even when I can not see. It is his character to be loving and good to us. Therefore, regardless of the day Eamon is having God remains the same. "Taste and see that the Lord is good." Psalm 34:8

As for tomorrow, we will see.