"But who can endure the day of His coming? And who can stand when He appears? For He is like a refiners fire and like launderer's soap." (Malachi 3:2-3)

It is an awesome testimony to the Lord that neither Moses, Saul, or Isaiah stood before Him, just chillin' and shooting the breeze. No, they hid their faces in fear, dropped to their knees in utter terror, and fell over as one dead. Even if we don't see God's face directly for a while yet, should we not have that same semblance of awe knowing He is always near? I believe it really comes down to faith. I feel like it's been something I've been lacking, in seeing that I am just a piece of clay in the hands of the master. When I get discouraged, I need to make sure that my heart knows this is only temporary. Jesus endured crucifixtion for 'the joy that was set before Him' (Hebrews 12:2). God knows our hearts; if our greatest desire is not to be with Him, the Holy Spirit will ensure we come to put Him first!