J.A. Matteson
(Devotional)
"they will see His face...." (Rev. 22:4). The veil separating the resting place of the arc of the covenant in the tabernacle (Holy of Holies) physically set forth and illustrated the inability of sinful men to stand in the presence of He who is holy, lest they die. The death of Christ destroyed that barrier for all who look upon Him in faith, for they are no longer children of wrath in the eyes of God, but holy ones (saints). In heaven the saints will finally stand face to face before Him who knew and loved them from eternity. To see Gods face, and live, denotes intimacy and favor. The saints will gaze into the eyes of Eternity, Love, Mercy, and Truth. In His presence and care they will be complete in every sense as He intended from before the foundation of the world. Let us rest in His rich promises which cannot fail and rejoice in expectancy as we anticipate that precious and glorious day. Amen
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