1 Peter 1:8-9

"You love Him, though you have not seen Him. And though not seeing Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with inexpressible and glorious joy, because you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls"

When we are ready we can acknowledge our Father's presence by seeing His effects on our lives and those around us. We can feel His presence through prayer, meditation on His word, or sharing in stories of His salvation. Yes the true pinnacle of this life comes not from seeing His face, but by feeling His presence. When we calm our hearts, when we open our eyes, it is then that we can rejoice with great joy and faith.