Living in the Garden of Grace: Face to Face with Christ Our Savior

Reflections on David Kuykendall’s Living in the Garden of Grace

A Glorious Expectation

The beloved hymn “Face to Face with Christ Our Savior,” penned by Mrs. Frank A. Breck, paints a breathtaking picture of the eternal joy awaiting believers. Imagine standing face to face with Jesus, experiencing the fullness of His presence.

This vision of eternal fellowship is what we look forward to in heaven, but as Kuykendall reminds us, we don’t have to wait for eternity to begin enjoying a face-to-face relationship with the Lord.

A Present Reality

In Romans 6:10-11, Paul unveils a remarkable truth:
“For in that He died, He died unto sin once: but in that He liveth, He liveth unto God. Likewise reckon (believe) ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.”

These verses declare that Jesus lives unto God in perfect fellowship with the Father. Even more astonishing is the invitation for believers to live in the same way. Through Christ, we are brought into the very presence of God.

This is not merely a future hope; it is a present reality. As we reckon—or believe—ourselves alive to God in Christ, we step into the joy of daily fellowship with Him.

Experiencing Oneness with Jesus

Living face to face with Christ means living out our oneness with Him. It is an awareness that we are continually in His presence, surrounded by the atmosphere of heaven, where angels and the redeemed worship in awe.

This fellowship is not achieved through striving, but through resting in the truth of our union with Him. As we abide in Him, we experience the fullness of life that He promises—life lived in the presence of the Father, empowered by His Spirit.

A Daily Walk

To live face to face with Christ is to carry this awareness into every moment of our day. Whether in quiet reflection or amidst the busyness of life, we can turn our hearts toward Him, acknowledging His presence and drawing from His life within us.

A Prayer of Fellowship

Lord, thank You for bringing me into Your presence through Christ. I choose to live each day in the awareness of my oneness with You. May my life be a reflection of Your life within me, as I walk in the joy of fellowship with You. Amen.

A Final Thought

Living face to face with Christ is not a distant dream but a daily reality for those who abide in Him. As we live in His presence, we taste the joy of eternal fellowship even now, walking in the light of His glory and grace.