11. What further quality is worthy of God’s blessing? Matthew 5:8, first part. Compare Psalm 24:4-5.
NOTE: ‘The pure in heart discern the Creator in the works of His mighty hand, in the things of beauty that comprise the universe. In His written word they read in clearer lines the revelation of His mercy, His goodness, and His grace. The truths that are hidden from the wise and prudent are revealed to babes. The beauty and preciousness of truth, which are undiscerned by the worldly-wise, are constantly unfolding to those who have a trusting, childlike desire to know and to do the will of God. We discern the truth by becoming, ourselves, partakers of the divine nature.’ Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing, page 26.
12. What precious prospect awaits them? Matthew 5:8, last part. Consider Revelation 22:4.
NOTE: ‘The spiritual vision of God in this life must eventually involve our seeing Him face to face in His kingdom of glory. The promise is: “Thine eyes shall see the King in His beauty.” (Isaiah 33:17.) But only those who have seen the beauty of His character in this present life will see Him then. All others will call for the rocks to fall upon them and hide then “from the face of Him that sitteth upon the throne and from the wrath of the Lamb.” (Revelation 6:16.) They will be destroyed by the brightness and glory of His person. Only the pure in heart who have seen Him here and now will be blessed to see Him face to face when He is revealed in all His glory and splendour. Because they have lived as in the visible presence of God in this world, they will have fellowship with Him in that future and immortal state. “Now we see through a glass darkly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.’ (1 Corinthians 13:12.’ Taylor G. Bunch: The Beatitudes, page 68.