Mistaken Identity

Recently we visited Vaudreui, Canada. This is a small town southwest of Montreal which consists of one church, a school, one main street and several restaurants.

We stayed in a chateau there, situated on the shore of a lovely lake, surrounded by trees, flowers, statues, scattered benches, tables with umbrellas and two pavilions. It was a natural setting for an outside party or a wedding reception.

Wedding receptions abounded in June at the chateau, and I guess that is the reason my mind was set in a wedding-type mode, and I made a mistaken identity! One wedding party was at a pavilion somewhat removed from the chateau proper, but I could still see figures moving around and I enjoyed watching them. I saw the bride being photographed alone; some sort of portrait, I guessed. She stood so still, with her dress and veil just blowing in the breeze. That will make a really nice photo, I thought, and then left my viewing site to do some other things.

I gave the situation nary another thought until I went for my morning walk the next day. I felt so foolish when I realized the much photographed bride at the far away pavilion was no bride at all! Actually, it was a white umbrella, a two tiered affair, folded down. As I drew nearer, I wondered how I could have made such a mistake. All the signs on the previous day told me I had seen a bride; the reception, her appearance, dress and veil, and my imagination had it figured out! I was fooled from a distance, but saw the true picture when I got close to the situation.

Sometimes Christians fool other people with their good works, pious attitude, and church attendance. The truth is, circumstances and a false front may fool people, but they never fool God. He has the true, up-close view of each of us. He knows our motives, true desires, and our intentions. There will never be a mistaken identity in His eyes.

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