J.A. Matteson
The sunrise and sunset share one thing in common, both are momentary. In our hearts we feel the ache of transcendence through them, the heavenly echo beckoning to us. We resist their brevity by attempting to immortalize them through photography and painting. But the image cannot give full expression to the actual. In similar fashion the full expression of a life abandoned to God cannot be fully appreciated once gone. "And even when I am old and gray, O God, do not forsake me, until I declare Your strength to this generation, Your power to all who are to come" (Ps. 71:18). Knowing the strength and power of God second hand is unsatisfactory and unprofitable. We dare not be satisfied with reading or listening to the delicate and intimate encounters by others with I AM. Love experienced finds expression. To know Him is to share Him in manifold ways. Blessed be the LORD on high who fills our hearts with joy and wonder. While momentary and fleeting the pilgrims of the LORD sojourn upon the earth among the sons of men, declaring to their generation the splendor and authority of the Lord Jesus Christ to all who have ears to hear. One day soon their sunset will arrive when they pass through time to eternity and stand before the exalted Lamb of God. May He be well pleased with His servant and pronounce, "Well done good and faithful servant, enter into the joy of your Master!"
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