Seeking the Face of God

“Seek the LORD and His strength; Seek His face continually.” (1 Chron. 16:11)

God’s face is His presence

When the Bible talks about seeking the face of God, or speaking with God face to face, as Moses did, it doesn’t mean you actually see God’s physical face, because, no one can see God’s face and live (Exo. 33:20). According to Easton’s Bible Dictionary: Face [N] means simply presence, as when it is recorded that Adam and Eve hid themselves from the "face [RSV, 'presence'] of the Lord God" (Genesis 3:8 ; Compare Exodus 33:14 Exodus 33:15, where the same Hebrew word is rendered "presence").

Therefore…

“Make Your face to shine upon Your servant; Save me in Your lovingkindness.” (Psalm 31:16)

“Make Your face shine upon Your servant, And teach me Your statutes.” (Psalm 119:135)

“God be gracious to us and bless us, And cause His face to shine upon us.” (Psalm 67:1)

“O LORD God of hosts, restore us; Cause Your face to shine upon us, and we will be saved.” (Psalm 80:19)

“Seek the LORD and His strength; Seek His face continually.” (Psalm 105:4)

“The LORD make His face shine on you, And be gracious to you; The LORD lift up His countenance on you, And give you peace.” (Num. 6:25-26)