“Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is” (1 John 3:2).
As children of God, we should have already tasted the joy only Christ can give—even in this present world. In spite of anything we have faced in this life, God has given us so many blessings. We really should be the happiest people on earth. Does our countenance always show that? Often times it doesn’t. Think about the near future. The joy and blessings that will be ours supercedes anything in this life. It will begin when we see our Savior face to face. We have caught a glimpse of Heaven through His Word. Writers have written books that try to help us picture it. However, humanly we cannot imagine words to convey our feelings one day when we see Christ. He will outshine all the beauty of Heaven. This beautiful song by Gordon Jensen appropriately ends today’s devotional.
JESUS WILL OUTSHINE THEM ALL
Oh, what glory awaits me in heaven’s bright city,
When I get there such sights I’ll behold!
A million scenes of rare beauty will demand that I view them,
Still Jesus will outshine them all!
Mansions will glisten on the hills of glory.
Happy reunions on streets of gold.
Angel choirs singing glad praises forever
But Jesus will outshine them all.
The sparkling river is flowing, happy faces all glowing
Land of splendor where night never falls;
The golden glass gives reflection to that city’s perfection,
Still Jesus will outshine them all.
“Jesus Will Outshine Them All” by Gordon Jensen. Copyright @ 1972 by John T. Benson Publishing Company.
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Exalt His name.
Special request: Pray for those who have lost loved ones in recent storms. Pray for Mississippi Free Will Baptists involved in clean up efforts today.
