MARCH RADIO MESSAGE
Dr. Walter Wilson
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SEEING HIS FACE
I N THE LAST BOOK OF THE BIBLE there are some very inspiring and challenging five-word messages for our hearts. Seven things begin in Genesis and end in Revelation. That is a most interesting study in itself which we will have to save for an other time. Our text now is found in the fourth verse of the last chapter where we read the words, “They shall see His face.” My, how wonderful this thought which should be the very goal of all Christians. This is the con summation of our faith. In his first Epistle John says, “It doth not yet appear what we shall be; but we know when He shall appear we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.” I remember visiting Buckingham Palace, hoping to see the Queen’s face. Her flag was flying so I knew she was there, however, I couldn’t catch even the slightest glimpse of her. But after all, I am not royalty, and I have no right to this exclusive privilege. Aren’t you thankful that we don’t have to be “somebody” to see the Lord? It doesn’t depend on our education, money, looks, ability, or anything other than simple faith in His atoning sacrifice for our sins. The Bible describes what happens to those who saw the Lord. John’s testimony of the resurrected Christ was, “I fell at His feet as though I were dead.” You remember Moses wasn’t aware that his face shone after being with the Lord. Such a glimpse of Him is more than mortal man can stand. When we come into His presence by faith, we can see Him for the first time in true perspective. Nothing else could make such a complete transformation of your entire being and character. The joy of the Lord in your soul won’t cause you to have a long face and a sour disposition. Be cause of the people’s sin, Jeremiah said that God turned His face away from them. These people were so
wicked they turned against their God and Creator. When you stop to think of it, it will take a miracle for the fulfillment of this promise, “They shall see His face.” Everything has to be removed which would hinder such a vision. Do you know any religious leader who could lift you up to dwell in the pres ence of God where you would really see His face? Do you know any set of moral codes which could make you fit to see the Lord, other than the pre cepts which the Saviour Himself has given us? That great p r e a c h e r , Charles Spurgeon, was just coming down from the platform after preach ing a wonderful message. One of the deacons said, “Sir, without question, that’s the best sermon you ever preached in your life.” The man of God replied, “My brother, you’re too late. The devil told me that five min utes ago.” See how quickly pride en ters into everything we do. This is Dr. Samuel H. Sutherland (left), Biola president, chats with Dr. Stuart Briscoe of London, a re cent speaker during the Torrey Memorial Biblo Conference held throughout Southern California.
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