1 Corinthians 13:12

The verse 1 Corinthians 13:12, which states, "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" was brought up for discussion in class.  The first time I read this I was a bit confused on what was being said but when we broke it down into pieces and it made much more sense and actually made me feel good.  The first part, "For now we see through a glass, darkly;" is similar to looking through a tinted window; you may be able to vaguely make out something on the other side but it is not very clear.  This is relating to God and how we see him; even though we can't see him clearly we know he is there and even though we can't determine all the answers to life we know he has them.  Next, "but then face to face: now I know in part" means that once we die and meet God face to face.  Followed by, ""but then shall I know even as also I am known" which is roughly saying that God will reveal all of his secrets to us and we will know them as well as we know ourselves.  So as a whole it is saying that even though somethings may not be clear to us now, everything has a purpose and God will reveal them to us when we meet with him. The reason that this makes me feel good is that it reassures me God has a purpose for everything and eventually  I will be able to know them.