They looked unto Him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed. Psalm 34:5
This is part and parcel of the previous verse, I sought the Lord and He delivered me of my fears. The completion of the pattern, parallelism, part of the rhythm. The If Then statement.
If I look to Him, my face will shine, radiant being a common translation, because He has delivered me from all my fears.
I am not permitted any qualifying, “Well, except for the...” clinging to my joy. He is indeed alive and active, at work in things and through things. And then, I will be a blessing, a shining candle illuminating the surrounding darkness with a sense of hope and peace.
Selah.
