For May 27, 2026
When God’s Face Shines by Greg Holmes, D.MIN – Director of Missions serving 17 churches
THE BLESSINGS AND CURSES that make our steps through this world towards the next either light or heavy depend upon whether God’s face is turned away from us, or turned towards us. The psalms ask this blessing of God for both the individual and the corporate body Israel. When hard times come, as they always will, anxiety over security becomes paramount. The Psalmist poses a rhetorical question: “Who will bring us prosperity?” (Psa. 4:6a) He answers by pleading, “Let the light of your face shine upon us.” (Psa. 4:6b) He prays for himself, “Let your face shine on your servant; save me in your unfailing love.” (Psa. 31:16) And he implores God for his entire nation, “Restore us, O God; make your face shine on us, that we may be saved.” (Psa. 80:3)