The Lord Will

Psalm 27:8

When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, Lord, will I seek.

KJV

Read in Psalm 27

Meaning

The call to seek God’s face receives a personal response: the speaker commits to seeking the LORD’s face.

Seek my face; do not forsake me

Verses 7–10 turn to direct prayer for gracious hearing, God’s face, continued help, and care even when parental support fails.

Read carefully

The call to seek God’s face receives a personal response: the speaker commits to seeking the LORD’s face. Keep the verse within Psalm 27’s movement from confidence, to desire for God’s presence, to lament, guidance and courageous waiting.

Reflection

The call to seek God’s face receives a personal response: the speaker commits to seeking the LORD’s face.