“I Will See the Lord
I will not faint, though shadows fall,
For faith within still hears His call.
The storms may rage, the night grow long,
Yet in my soul, there lives a song.
I will see the Lord—my King, my Light,
Not only beyond death’s veil of night,
But here, where mortal hearts still beat,
I’ll see His mercy, full and sweet.
The land of the living—this soil, this air,
Shall witness His glory, His answer to prayer.
For He walks with those who trust His name,
And reveals His goodness—still the same.
So I believe, and thus I stand,
To see His grace in this very land.
Eyes of faith shall soon behold
The King of Glory, as foretold.” – Marius de Kock
Faith is not only about enduring to the end—it is about seeing God’s hand in the here and now. David, surrounded by enemies and overshadowed by danger, declared his confidence that the goodness of the Lord would break through even in this life. His trust was not abstract but practical, rooted in the reality that God’s promises extend into the present “land of the living.”
This verse speaks directly to weary hearts. Many faint under the weight of darkness because they believe God’s goodness is distant, reserved only for eternity. Yet Scripture calls us to expect His mercy and intervention here, today. His presence is not confined to heaven’s throne but is active among His people. Like David, we are invited to live in faith that God will reveal His goodness even amid suffering.
The accompanying poem becomes a meditation on this truth: storms may rage, nights may lengthen, but eyes of faith see the Lord’s hand. The land of the living itself—this soil, this air, this time—bears witness to His steadfast love. Such confidence fuels perseverance, reminding us that we will behold His glory both now