We wish to see Jesus (John 12:21).

The other morning, I woke up thinking about what it will be like when we get to see Jesus for the very first time. After all, the Bible tells us that when we are absent from our earthly bodies, we’ll be present with our Lord (2 Corinthians 5:8). No doubt it will be amazing! And overwhelming, too.

We’ll get to:

• Gaze upon the contours of His face.
• See the color of His eyes and hair.
• Look at the wounds on His hands and feet and in His side.
• Hear the tone of His voice.
• Touch Him and feel His touch.

We will be filled with peace and joy. And it will be . . . well . . . perfect.

But when we first see Jesus, what will our response be? The Bible reveals how some people responded when they saw God in the heavenly realm.

• When Isaiah saw the Lord, sitting on a throne, high and lifted up (Isaiah 6:1), he was undone (Isaiah 6:5).
• And when John had a vision of Jesus in heaven, he was so overcome that he fell at Jesus’ feet as if he were dead (Revelation 1:17).

So, how will we respond? What will it be like to see Jesus? I don’t know, but it’s awesome to think about it. Because until then, like MercyMe’s song says, I can only imagine.

And as I do, I’m guessing that, like Isaiah and John, I’ll be undone and overcome, too. When we stand before Jesus, we’ll be surrounded by His glory and majesty. There will be no question that He is the One above all things – the King of kings and the Lord of lords.

Take a few minutes today to imagine what it will be like when you’re in the presence of Jesus. Meditate on how wonderful it will be. Worship your King this side of heaven. Be like the Colossians, who had faith in Christ Jesus and a love for all the saints because of the hope laid up for them in heaven (Colossians 1:4–5). Remember that you have that same hope. That way, your faith in Jesus and your love for all the saints will grow as you walk by faith with Him.

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