4311 — THE LAND VERY FAR OFF
Where in the Bible does it say, "They shall see the land that is very far off"? and when shall they see it? This verse is found in Isa. 33:17. This prophecy applies after the redeemed have entered into their inheritance. Verse 16 is a promise of sustenance and refuge during the time of trouble; and then the exceedingly precious promise is held out as a beacon light to encourage them on, that if they remain steadfast during this time of severe testing, they shall see the King in all His beauty and splendor. Their eyes shall behold the "land that reacheth afar," as the Revised Version gives it; the "land of far distances," as it is given in the margin. Rev. 22:4, 5 says: "They shall see His face; and His name shall be in their foreheads. And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign forever and ever." Eyes that have power to behold the face of the infinite God, which shines above the brightness of the sun (Rev. 21:23), will be able to see beyond anything within reach of our present powers of conception. Their vision will not be limited as now, but the power of their eyesight will be increased beyond the ability of any human instrument to strengthen it, so that they will be able to see to the remote limits of that "land that reacheth afar."