...words of comfort: "Do not be afraid." It seems that every meaningful meeting with Jesus has the same eternal ring about it: We see Him. We fall in worship. He touches us. He gives a word for us. Our hearts are comforted and revived.
It took a while until John recognized Jesus. ~~As it does me ~~ You can almost hear John say, "Jesus, it is you!"~~ in almost disbelief that He is STILL there ~~ Doubts and questions go; hope is restored. Nothing revives the heart like a new vision of Jesus… new, yes, but laced with familiar feelings. We realize to our utter amazement that He has been there all the time, even if hidden from view.

Went to church yesterday with Elizabeth.
Sang some great songs and heard a message about God's glory and grace.
2 Cor 4 is a series of suffering, failures, trials, dignity being stripped away and YET we do not lose heart, for we see HIS glory and grace.

The condition of the prodigal son is worse than we can ever imagine ~~ they do not see His glory and grace  ... only God can bring His light and glory into their heart.

John 1:1-18
Ex 33
2 Cor 3:18- 4