April 22nd, 2025
Make Your Face Shine on Your Servant
by Trent Brown

But I trust in you, O LORD; I say, “You are my God.” My times are in your hand; rescue me from the hand of my enemies and from my persecutors! Make your face shine on your servant; save me in your steadfast love!
— Psalm 31:14-16
David began this psalm asking for deliverance from his enemies and guidance. David trusts the Lord for his provision and protection while continuing to have an attitude of gratitude for the things the Lord has done for him. David has been through difficult times and the goodness of God has consistently rescued him.
Spurgeon once said, “If we believe that all our times are in God’s hand, we shall be expecting great things from our heavenly Father. When we get into a difficulty we shall say, ‘I am now going to see the wonders of God, and to learn again how surely he delivers them that trust in him.”
What an incredible perspective to carry through life. Even in seasons of uncertainty, we can cling to the truth that God faithfully cares for His people. We can place our trust and hope in the One who governs all things according to His perfect will. Our lives are held in the hands of our sovereign Creator—who not only saves us but sustains us by His grace.
How often have you found yourself in a situation that felt too overwhelming, unsure of how anything could possibly work out? Have you ever wondered if God truly cares enough to step in and work through it?
I know I have.
There have been moments when, even with all I know about His goodness, I’ve still found myself questioning whether He would actually follow through on His promises. And yet, it's in those very moments—when we have nothing left to rely on—that we learn what it means to truly depend on His rescue. In our desperation, we cry out for His protection and provision... and time and time again, He proves Himself faithful.
The psalmist goes on to quote Aarons blessing over Israel as found in Numbers 6:22-27:
The LORD spoke to Moses, saying, “Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, Thus you shall bless the people of Israel: you shall say to them, The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. So shall they put my name upon the people of Israel, and I will bless them.”
My prayer for my wife, my children, and our community echoes this very blessing. Lord, bless us, keep us, and make your face shine upon us.
These articles follow our church-wide reading plan. To read with us, click here.
— Psalm 31:14-16
David began this psalm asking for deliverance from his enemies and guidance. David trusts the Lord for his provision and protection while continuing to have an attitude of gratitude for the things the Lord has done for him. David has been through difficult times and the goodness of God has consistently rescued him.
Spurgeon once said, “If we believe that all our times are in God’s hand, we shall be expecting great things from our heavenly Father. When we get into a difficulty we shall say, ‘I am now going to see the wonders of God, and to learn again how surely he delivers them that trust in him.”
What an incredible perspective to carry through life. Even in seasons of uncertainty, we can cling to the truth that God faithfully cares for His people. We can place our trust and hope in the One who governs all things according to His perfect will. Our lives are held in the hands of our sovereign Creator—who not only saves us but sustains us by His grace.
How often have you found yourself in a situation that felt too overwhelming, unsure of how anything could possibly work out? Have you ever wondered if God truly cares enough to step in and work through it?
I know I have.
There have been moments when, even with all I know about His goodness, I’ve still found myself questioning whether He would actually follow through on His promises. And yet, it's in those very moments—when we have nothing left to rely on—that we learn what it means to truly depend on His rescue. In our desperation, we cry out for His protection and provision... and time and time again, He proves Himself faithful.
The psalmist goes on to quote Aarons blessing over Israel as found in Numbers 6:22-27:
The LORD spoke to Moses, saying, “Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, Thus you shall bless the people of Israel: you shall say to them, The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. So shall they put my name upon the people of Israel, and I will bless them.”
My prayer for my wife, my children, and our community echoes this very blessing. Lord, bless us, keep us, and make your face shine upon us.
These articles follow our church-wide reading plan. To read with us, click here.

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