God is Smiling Upon You

To say “There is therefore
Now no condemnation
For those in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:1).

Is to say…

You can be assured,
Child of God,
That your Father is smiling
Upon you,
All the time,
In all circumstances,
When you are at your best,
And at your worst,
His countenance is radiant upon you
Because there is no condemnation
Or shame
Or disgust
Or disillusionment
In the heart of God toward you.

The high priestly blessing of old,
“The Lord make his face to shine upon you,” (Numbers 6:25)
Is yours now, and forever, in Christ.

See His joy.
Feel His warmth.
The Lord is grinning over you—
And nobody is going to wipe
That smile off His face.