In Psalm 27, David was having a painful experience. In fact, it is headed as a psalm of fearless trust in God (NIV version). It means knowing God will come through for us.
So what order of thinking did David follow in this Psalm?
• DECLARE WHO GOD IS. We see that in the first verse, where David begins by recognising God's presence. We can say that of our lives, rather than focusing on our smallness or inabilities. Start with God's abilities rather than our lacks. And recognise how much more powerful God is than anything else. Like in a wrestling match, ‘tag’ God in! Think also how a document may be truthful, but it has no power until you ‘declare’ it with a signature.
• MAKE YOUR PRIORITY HIS PRESENCE: See verse 4 and 5, in which David is ‘set high upon the Rock’. God's presence will never disappoint you. In Psalm 16:11, we see how God takes away hopelessness. His presence replaces hopelessness with joy.
• SEEK HIS FACE: See verse 8 in which David seeks more than presence when he looks for God's face. Getting close to someone's face enables you to hear more intimately. Right now, seek after Him and go beyond the feeling. And when He speaks, He speaks with love and acceptance.
He is everything that we need, so why not get close to Him and say God, what is it that you want to say?
And while you wait, know that He will show you His goodness. He wants to speak with you... Now wait...
- Posted using an Apple iPad on behalf of Empower Christian Church, Australia
Location:Molan St, Ringwood, Australia
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