As for me, I will see Your face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied when I awake in Your likeness.

Psalm 17:15

Much of Psalm 17 is made up of David’s laments and cries to the Lord regarding the suffering he experienced because of the attacks from his many enemies. In many ways Psalm 17 is a Psalm of lament.

But the final verse (v.15) is a beautiful encouragement to one and all whoever we are and no matter how we might suffer in this life.

Dear child or God, your sins are forgiven! And because of that wonderful fact, we have confidence that when we close our eyes the final time in this life, we will open them to see the Lord Jesus Christ. We will behold the face of righteousness. And when we do, we will experience the complete and total satisfaction of being in His likeness.

Let us remind ourselves, as David did, especially when life is rough: We will see His face!