1 Kings 10:6-7 

She exclaimed to the king, "Everything I heard in my country about your achievements and wisdom is true! I didn't believe what was said until I arrived here and saw it with my own eyes. In fact, I had not heard the half of it! Your wisdom and prosperity are far beyond what I was told."

You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet

        Many have read read about the Grand Canyon. It ranges from 4 to 18 miles in width and more than a mile deep in places. Perhaps the most impressive part isa 56-mile-long stretch within the Grand Canyon National Park. I have even seen photos showing the beautiful colors that stripe the canyon walls. Yet nothing that you read or see in a book prepare you for the awesome experience of standing on the canyon's edge and seeing for yourself the majestic beauty of this natural wonder.

        The Bible says the queen of Sheba had the same response when she met Solomon. Sheba was a land hundreds of miles away in an area now called Yemen, but this queen had heard stories about Israel's king. The tales told her were sufficiently intriguing to propel her to make the difficult journey to see Solomon for herself. Yet when she actually stood in the presence of Israel's king, she confessed," The half was not told me."

        The same is true for Christians. God's Word speaks of the glorious future that awaits us, yet it also indicates that the half is still to be told. Paul says, "That iswhat the Scriptures mean when they say No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him." (1Cor. 2:9). I say it this way, "You ain't seen nothing yet!" 

        Perhaps you're going through a time of loss and grief right now. Maybe you're feeling lonely and unhappy. Let me encourage you to lift up your head, turn your thoughts away from your present grief and gaze at what God has in store for you. When you stand face-to-face with Jesus, your current distresses will fade away instantly. Remember "You ain't seen nothing yet!" It'll be worth it when you see Christ.  

True reality is not found in today's sorrows but in tomorrow's joys!