The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid? (Psalm 27:1) We have just celebrated the New Year. When you think about it, it’s just … Continue reading
Category Archives: Psalm 27
Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord (Psalm 27:14). Maybe today Might be tomorrow A week from Tuesday, perhaps I can’t tell you when he will come to break what needs breaking and … Continue reading
I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living(Psalm 27:13). Someday, it will all be perfect. Someday, our Lord will return for us, and creation will be made right. … Continue reading
How good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell together in unity! It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, down upon the collar of his robes. It is … Continue reading
Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence (Psalm 27:12). You have an enemy. As it happens, he is The Enemy. Your enemy wants you to fail, … Continue reading
Teach me your way, O Lord; lead me in a straight path because of my oppressors (Psalm 27:11). Sounds a little mercenary, if you ask me. Sounds like David wants to follow God in order to avoid getting smacked by … Continue reading
Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me (Psalm 27:10). You know, I just can’t imagine my mom turning me away. I can’t conceive of a situation in which I would go to her, lost and … Continue reading
My heart says of you, “Seek his face!” Your face, Lord, I will seek (Psalm 27:8). It’s simple, really. Your heart knows. Be careful, Beloved. I don’t think David is talking about his emotions when he talks about his heart. … Continue reading
Hear my voice when I call, O Lord; be merciful to me and answer me (Psalm 27:7). You know what I like about David? He’s human. I mean, look at him. He just finished declaring that Almighty God will–not may, … Continue reading
Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his tabernacle will I sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the Lord (Psalm 27:6). Sing Sing a song Sing out loud … Continue reading