My dear wife is partially color blind. I first became aware of this right before we got married. We both sold the vehicles we had been driving so that we could buy a new car together. After deciding on the model, we were looking at the different colors available on the lot. She said, “I like the maroon one!”  The salesman and I looked at each other and then around the lot. We had no idea what she was talking about, because there was no maroon vehicle anywhere to be seen. The one she showed us was brown.

It turns out that she has trouble distinguishing between colors that are similar. For example, she cannot tell the difference between orange and pink, or between many shades of blue and green. Just the other day we were driving down the interstate and I asked her to look for a gas station on the blue highway signs that tell you what is available at the next exit. She looked at me with a puzzled look on her face and said, “Blue signs?” I said, “Yes, the ones that have ads for fuel, food and lodging.” She replied, “I know the ones you mean. I just always thought they were green. I can’t believe I am this old and just now finding out those signs are blue!”

I know it is frustrating for her. Countless times she has brought articles of her clothing to me and asked, “do these match?” I’m telling you this to let you know tha if you see her in an outfit that doesn’t match, it is my fault, not hers.

After our drive, while thinking about our conversation, I recalled this passage:

1 Corinthians 13:12 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.

In this broken, fallen, sinful world, we do not always see things clearly. Sometimes we think we see things as they are, but we do not. Things in this world look different from the perspective of eternity. It can be frustrating when you realize you have not seen something correctly. That is why it is important to look at things closely and focus on the right things.

Hebrews 12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

If we focus on the one who willingly endured to cross to make payment for our sin, we will have a better perspective on everything else. That is how you see the extent of His love for you. You may still have difficulty understanding some things you see, but you will have the certainty that He is your Savior, and has promised to be with you in every situation. Not only that, but because of your faith in Him, you know you will join Him in eternity and see Him face to face.