Luke 10:24 "for I tell you that many prophets and kings have desired to see what you see, and have not seen it, and to hear what you hear, and have not heard it."
Jesus makes it very clear that He is the promised Messiah. To get to be there as the Chosen One of Yahweh is revealed and present in person was truly special. David, Daniel, Ezekiel, or Josiah would have given much to be in the shoes of Mathew, Peter, James, and John. This just serves to highlight how blessed we are today to know all that we know about God through His Word. And, to be closer to the Second Coming of Christ is a blessing as well.
Notice the seeing and hearing. Many times Jesus quotes the Old Testament sources and says that Israel would not see or hear though having eyes and ears. Here He draws a parallel in that there were those in the past who would have loved to get to use their eyes and ears for this.
Heavenly Father, You are amazing beyond all that we can ask or think! To know You and love You and serve You is so fulfilling. We live a life that is settled and at peace with all things and every person when we live in Your will. You bring us to a place of active contentment. We do not become non-existent when we are submitted to You, we become whole. To serve the Sovereign of all is a privilege beyond compare. Thank You for the blessings of righteousness in Christ! In the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.