Awaiting Awakening

"As for me, I will behold Thy face in righteousness:  I shall be satisfied when I awake with Thy likeness" (Psalm 17:15).  "The wicked is driven away in his wickedness:  but the righteous hath hope in his death" (Proverbs 14:32).

The length of our lifetime is not what it seems

When seen from eternity's view.

Its treasures and pleasures are like empty dreams

That vanish, as dreams always do. 

When this life is over, God's people awake

With all who are saved by God's grace.

Upon them the likeness of Christ they shall take,

As they are beholding His face.

How sweet is this prospect, our great expectation,

That not even death can defeat!

Yes, we shall be like Him!  Oh, what a salvation,

That finds us in Christ so complete!

The wicked, like chaff, shall be driven away,

Who would not respond to His voice. 

Yet still He is calling, while it is Today, 

To come as they still have a choice. 

O Lord, we give thanks that You paid such a price

To ransom our souls from the grave! 

You came as our Priest with the great Sacrifice: 

It was Your own life that You gave! 

Awaiting awakening when we shall be  

Reflecting Your likeness, now comforts us, Lord.   

Until that day comes, help us daily to see

The way to show others salvation's reward.