"In this [fulfilling] we shall see verily the cause of all things that He hath done; and evermore we shall see the cause of all things that He hath suffered. And the bliss and the fulfilling shall be so deep and so high that, for wonder and marvel, all creatures shall have to God so great reverent dread, overpassing that which hath been seen and felt before, that the pillars of heaven shall tremble and quake."
Julian of Norwich (Ch. 75)
The goal and love dream of God will one day be completely fulfilled and all of us will see God face to face, know God in all of His love, and be fulfilled in the bliss of God Himself. And in that complete fulfilling and satisfying in God's love, joy and presence, we will understand the reason for all He has done, for all that has happened by His working. And we will also understand the reason for all that He allowed, for why He allowed things to happen on earth as they did.
We look around us today and see many problems and tragedies on earth. We see so much suffering and sorrow, so much hate and hurt. We cannot understand why God would let those kinds of things happen. We cannot understand how anything good could come of such things. But there in God's presence of love and joy, at the ultimate end with God, we will understand. We will see the reason these things were allowed - not willed by God, but allowed - and how He turned it all to good. We will have joy that is not even worthy to be compared to all the previous suffering. It will all come together and God will be seen to be better, more loving, more beautiful, more compassionate and caring than we ever imagined. All evil and sorrow, suffering and pain, loss and death will be gone forever. And all will be well forever!
"The sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us."
Romans 8:18 (KJV)
"Unending joy will crown them, happiness and joy will overwhelm them; grief and suffering will disappear."
Isaiah 51:11 (NET)
A Prayer: No matter how terrible things are right now, thank You for the assurance that You will make all things well for all people. Thank You that the end of it all will be joy in Your presence forever!