Oct. 3

Charles Spurgeon · Faith's Checkbook

REFLECTORS OF THE LORD'S BEAUTY

   "As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness; I shall be
   satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness" Ps. 17:15

   The portion of other men fills their bodies, and enriches their
   children, but the portion of the believer is of another sort. Men of
   the world have their treasure in this world, but men of the world to
   come look higher and further.

   Our possession is twofold. We have God's presence here and His likeness
   hereafter. Here we behold the face of the Lord in righteousness, for we
   are justified in Christ Jesus. Oh, the joy of beholding the face of a
   reconciled God! The glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ yields us
   Heaven below, and it will be to us the Heaven of Heaven above.

   But seeing does not end it: we are to be changed into that which we
   gaze upon. We shall sleep a while and then wake up to find ourselves as
   mirrors which reflect the beauties of our Lord. Faith sees God with a
   transforming look. The heart receives the image of Jesus into its own
   depths, till the character of Jesus is imprinted on the soul. This is
   satisfaction. To see God and to be like Him -- what more can I desire?
   David's assured confidence is here by the Holy Ghost made to be the
   Lord's promise. I believe it. I expect it. Lord, vouchsafe it. Amen.