Malcolm Cox

S2 Ep335: Quiet Time Coaching Episode 335 | Psalm 27, “One Thing I Ask” Series | Part 9 | Malcolm Cox

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Today we continue with a series based on Psalm 27. If you haven’t already done so, I recommend listening to the first episode which covers some background thoughts on the context of the Psalm.  Now, on to today's verse.  “My heart says of you, “Seek his face!” Your face, LORD, I will seek.” (Psalm 27:8) My heart It is his heart that is seeking God, not just his mouth. He is not relying on his use of words. Words can be cheap, but when they are matched by the heart we pray with an authenticity that moves God’s heart. Seek his face  The implication is that David is reminding God that He has invited David (and all humankind) to seek Him, therefore David is only doing what God wants him to do.  In that spirit he is expecting a reply to his prayers. What does he want?  Your face “To “see the face” is to gain acceptance to one’s presence (Gen 32:20; Esther 1:14; Acts 20:25). The face of Moses, because he had been in the presence (before the face) of God, shone (Ex 34:29; 2 Cor 3:7). The devout live as if in th