2 Tim 4:8, Heb 11:24-27, Jn 8:56, Eph 6:24, 1 Cor 16:22
Even the forefathers of faith did not see Christ, but they loved Him. (Heb 11:24-27, Jn 8:56)
Heb 11:24 By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; 25 Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; 26 Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward. 27 By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.
Jn 8:56 Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad.
Even we who believe that Jesus is the Christ cannot see him now, but we love him. (1 Pt 1:8, Eph 6:24)
1 Pt 1:8 Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:
Eph 6:24 Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.
Cursed are those who do not believe that Jesus is the Christ and do not love Him. However, the crown of righteousness is reserved for those who believe that Jesus is the Christ, love Jesus, and long for His return. (1 Cor 16:22, 2 Tim 4:8)
1 Cor 16:22 If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha.
2 Tim 4:8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.