Ezra 8:1-36; Daniel 9:1-27; Revelation 4:1-11
The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee. Numbers 6:25
The word “shine” can also be rendered “to enlighten, show favour, or smile with approval”. We are reminded here that His face is ever toward us. We live in His presence. We cannot flee from His gaze. May our lives be so lived that it will bring a “smile of approval” to our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Truly a smile of His grace. —Sam Thorpe
Ever lift Thy face upon me,
As I work and wait for Thee;
Resting ‘neath Thy smile, Lord Jesus,
Earth’s dark shadows flee. —J. S. Pigott