ANTE FACIEM DEI
READING BEFORE THE FACE OF GOD
The Old Testament Scriptures are replete with references to the “Faciem Dei” - the face of God. The Hebrew word for the face of God is "panim," and it often refers to God’s holy and favorable presence. In Exodus 33, the cloud of God’s glory descended at the entrance of the tent of meeting, and the LORD spoke to Moses "face to face." In Psalm 27:8-9, we read that King David sought the face of God, meaning that his heart’s desire was for deep, abiding communion with God. And because of Jesus Christ, who is the gospel, we are guaranteed intimate, loving relationship with the Triune God forever (Hebrews 9:24; Colossians 1:19). Jesus Christ is the dwelling place of God’s glory. 2 Corinthians 4:6 states, "For God, who said, 'Let light shine out of darkness,' has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ." As we read God’s holy word, we seek to live all of life before him under his authority and for his glory in humility, gratitude, and worship.
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