[04/02/2023 “teEn-MAIL”]
It has been noted that a man may know what kind of time he is having at a party by the look on his wife’s face. In considering the look on a face — whether that be the face of a parent, a teacher, a sibling, a spouse, a friend, or whomever — it can speak volumes! Also, the turning away of a face can give a clear message as well. However, what about the face that is favorably turned toward us? Would we note it for having a sense of brightness? Would we envision it as having the presence of a brilliant smile? Would we experience a sense of warmth by its look toward us?
In Psalm 119 we read. . .
“(135) Make your face shine upon your servant, and teach me your statutes.” (Psalm 119:135 ESV)
This also reminds me of the priestly blessing that was to be offered where we read. . .
“(22) The Lord spoke to Moses, saying, (23) “Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, Thus you shall bless the people of Israel: you shall say to them, (24) The Lord bless you and keep you; (25) the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; (26) the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. (27) So shall they put my name upon the people of Israel, and I will bless them.”” (Numbers 6:22-27 ESV)
Do we find comfort in the idea of God’s face being toward us? Are we living in expectation of not a scowl, but a radiant smile? Are we experiencing the smiling of God’s blessings and blessed direction? Are we developing a view in our walk with God as one living in the sunshine of His love radiating around us? As Christians, this would be the blessing of living in the Light of the Son!
As John encouragingly declared. . .
“(7) But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.” (1 John 1:7 ESV)
In that relationship — with sin adequately and fully dealt with by the blood of Jesus — we are living with the light of the face of God shining favorably upon us. Praise God for the blessing in Christ! May our face (and heart) remain also favorably turned toward Him!
Have a great day FACING LIFE FACING GOD!
Carl
