John 7:37-39 (NIV) On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. 38 Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.” 39 By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive. Up to that time the Spirit had not been given, since Jesus had not yet been glorified.
2 Corinthians 3:16-18 (NIV) But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. 17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 18 And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
We need FACE TIME with the Holy Spirit.
THREE FACE TIMES
Psalms 44:3 (NIV)
It was not by their sword that they won the land,
nor did their arm bring them victory;
it was your right hand, your arm,
and the light of your face, for you loved them.
1. The Face of Victory
Victory is found in God’s strength.
Ephesians 6:10 (NIV) Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
Victory is found in God’s presence.
Psalms 44:3 (NIV)
It was not by their sword that they won the land,
nor did their arm bring them victory;
it was your right hand, your arm,
and the light of your face, for you loved them.
John 14:16 (NIV) And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever—
John 16:7 (NIV) But very truly I tell you, it is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you.
Psalms 89:15 (NIV)
15 Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you,
who walk in the light of your presence, LORD.
2. The Face of Worship
Psalms 89:15 (ESV)
15 Blessed are the people who know the festal shout,
who walk, O LORD, in the light of your face,
Psalms 89:15-16 (NLT)
15 Happy are those who hear the joyful call to worship,
for they will walk in the light of your presence, LORD.
16 They rejoice all day long in your wonderful reputation.
They exult in your righteousness.
When we worship, we are blessed.
Romans 4:7-8 (NIV)
“Blessed are those
whose transgressions are forgiven,
whose sins are covered.
8 Blessed is the one
whose sin the Lord will never count against them.”
Psalms 84:4-7 (NIV)
4 Blessed are those who dwell in your house;
they are ever praising you.
5 Blessed are those whose strength is in you,
whose hearts are set on pilgrimage.
6 As they pass through the Valley of Baka,
they make it a place of springs;
the autumn rains also cover it with pools.
7 They go from strength to strength,
till each appears before God in Zion.
When we worship, we walk in the light.
1 John 1:7 (NIV) But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, His Son, purifies us from all sin.
Psalms 4:6 (NIV)
Many, LORD, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?”
Let the light of your face shine on us.
3. The Face of Life
He brings us prosperity.
Psalms 4:6-7 (NIV)
6 Many, LORD, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?”
Let the light of your face shine on us.
7 Fill my heart with joy
when their grain and new wine abound.
He brings us joy.
Psalms 4:6-8 (NIV)
6 Many, LORD, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?”
Let the light of your face shine on us.
7 Fill my heart with joy
when their grain and new wine abound.
8 In peace I will lie down and sleep,
for you alone, LORD,
make me dwell in safety.
He brings us peace.
Psalms 4:6-8 (NIV)
6 Many, LORD, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?”
Let the light of your face shine on us.
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