FACE TO FACE
Today's reading:  Job 19-20

"But as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and that he will stand upon the earth at last.  And after my body has decayed, yet in my own body I will see God!  I will see him for myself.  Yes, I will see him with my own eyes.  I am overwhelmed at the thought!"  Job 19:25-27 NLT

Last week I caught a few minutes of a History channel documentary on the Shroud of Turin.  It's the piece of linen found that supposedly wrapped Jesus after his crucifixion.

Computer scientists, doctors and engineers are working on the Shroud to find an actual picture of Jesus from the bloodstains left on the linen.

An actual picture of Jesus. 

I think about whether or not the actual image they come up with will look anything like the one portrayed on the Sunday School cards I used to bring home.  Will the computer generated model look like what I've conjured up in my mind from artist drawings and representations?

It matters little to me if they complete their task.  Am I skeptical?  Probably, a little bit.  Am I doubtful?  Yes, I would say I am.  Do I believe it's the actual linen cloth from Jesus' tomb?  No, I don't--but that's my own opinion.

You see, I will see Jesus face-to-face one of these days!  I'll be able to look into His eyes.  I'll be able to study Him fully for ten of thousands of years!

I will see Him for myself!  I, too, am overwhelmed at the thought!