The Appearing Of Christ

For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us: - Hebrews 9:24

    The eternal Son of God entered into the world to fulfill the demands of God’s holy law for all his elect. In the accomplishment of that singular work there was a twofold work perfected—1. He wrought a perfect righteousness for his people. 2. He paid the penalty for their sin to the perfect satisfaction of divine justice.

    When he was identified by his Father, God said, Thou art my Beloved Son in whom I am well pleased. This is what happened. This is what God purposed to do and this is what The Lord Jesus Christ did. This is the record of all holy writ. This work was not, is not, nor shall ever be, in any way, shape, form or fashion, the work of any one other than the Lord of Glory—the Lamb of God—our substitute! This is what he did then. Therefore, having glorified his Father in having obtained eternal redemption for us, he now, appears in the presence of God in Heaven—For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes (Rv 7:17).

    This is where and how we see him now. Not in a manger, not on a cross. We see him on the throne of his glory being our Redeemer, our Great High Priest, and our ever-living intercessor. This is how he reveals himself to his people. When we look to him by faith, which he has given, we see him as the Author and Finisher of our salvation. We do not see him as one that is a beggar, as one that is attempting to save us, as one that made salvation possible, anticipating the cooperation of man’s supposed free will. We see the one that is mighty to save. We see one that did not fail, neither was he discouraged. This is how all Christians see Him. If you do not see him as he now appears in the presence of God, you have yet to see him as he is, and therefore do not know him as your Lord and Saviour. This is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent (Jn 17:3).