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Psalm 27 – Strengthened in the Lord
Key Verses: (NIV)
- 1: “The Lord is my light and my salvation – whom shall I fear?” – David is confident that God will provide protection from his enemies and sustenance to offset his fears.
- 4: “One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek Him in His temple.” – David is seeking to spend every moment of his life in God’s presence.
- 5: “For in the day of trouble He will keep me safe in His dwelling; He will hide me in the shelter of His tabernacle and set me high upon a rock.” – David seeks to be with God always so that when trouble does arrive, he is already in God’s care.
- 7: “Hear my voice when I call, O Lord; be merciful to me and answer me.” – David is expressing a universal desire to be heard by God. Being heard and having our prayers answered is an important aspect in our relationship with God.
- 11: “Teach me your way, O Lord; lead me in a straight path because of my oppressors.” – Following God’s pathway to holiness and righteousness is the best defense against the harm that will come our way.
- 14: “Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” – Patience. God is in control and His Will shall be done – in His perfect timing.
- Are you confident in the Lord?
Promise of the Gospel:
David had a great many enemies. He was pursued and driven into the wilderness several times. Yet, when he looked to the Lord, his fears dissolved. He trusted that God would lead him on a path that would strengthen him and prepare him for what lay ahead. God may not immediately lead us out of the wilderness when we call on Him. Harm may, in fact, come our way. But as we reside in His temple, as we strive to focus on God each and every moment of our lives, and as we wait for His mercy, we will learn to follow His path and we will experience His peace – a peace that “surpasses all understanding.” – (Philippians 4:7)
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