Our Spiritual Journey to Victory - Ps 27 Seek My Lord of Salvation

Ps 27 Seek My Lord of Salvation

• Confident Proclaimation
  • Fear Not
    • Psa 27:1 Of David.
      • 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?
  • Evils Harm Themselves
    • Psa 27:2  When evildoers assail me to eat up my flesh, my adversaries and foes, it is they who stumble and fall.
    • Psa 27:3  Though an army encamps against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident.
  • One Focus - The Lord
    • Psa 27:4  One thing have I asked of the LORD, that will I seek after: 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 inquire in his temple.
    • Psa 27:5

      His Protection

      • For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble;
      • he will conceal me under the cover of his tent;
      • he will lift me high upon a rock.
  • Victory
    • Psa 27:6  And now my head shall be lifted up above my enemies all around me, and I will offer in his tent sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and make melody to the LORD.
• The Doubts & Pleads

  Patiently Waiting in Times of Troubles

  • Psa 27:7  Hear, O LORD, when I cry aloud; be gracious to me and answer  me!

  • Psa 27:8 You have said, “Seek my face.”
    • My heart says to you, “Your face, LORD, do I seek.”

      Maintain the Right Attitude - Seek the Lord in times of crisis

  • Psa 27:9  Hide not your face from me. Turn not your servant away in anger, O you who have been my help. Cast me not off; forsake me not, O God of my salvation!

    Recall the past protection and blessings of the Lord. Surely He will yet save me again.

  • Psa 27:10  For my father and my mother have forsaken me, but the LORD will take me in.

    Confession of the Lord's salvation in face of the betrayals.

• Restored Confidence in the Lord
  • Teach Me

    • Psa 27:11  Teach me your way, O LORD, and lead  me on a level path because of my enemies.

  • Protect Me from Evils
    • Psa 27:12 Give me not up to the will of my adversaries;
      • for false witnesses have risen against me,
      • and they breathe out violence.
  • Hope & Expectation
    • Psa 27:13  I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living!
  • So, Wait for the Lord
    • Psa 27:14  Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD!
• Keys
  • Faith Over Fear:
    • The psalm highlights that faith in God’s character as light, salvation, and stronghold dispels fear.
  • Seeking God’s Presence:
    • David’s longing to dwell in God’s presence emphasizes that true peace and joy are found there.
  • Balanced Reality:
    • The juxtaposition of confidence and vulnerability shows that even the most faithful will experience moments of doubt and need, but hope must prevail.
  • Active Patience:
    • The call to “wait for the Lord” underscores that faith is not passive but involves trust, courage, and resilience.
• Application
  • Psalm 27 serves as a reminder that, despite life’s uncertainties and fears, believers can trust in God’s unwavering protection and presence. It encourages seeking a deeper relationship with God, practicing patience, and maintaining hope in His promises.
• Prayer:
• Heavenly Father,
• Thank You for being my light and salvation. In times of fear and uncertainty, remind me of Your unwavering presence and protection. Teach me to seek Your face daily and trust in Your goodness, knowing that You will never leave or forsake me. Strengthen my heart to wait patiently for You and to rest in Your perfect timing.
• In Jesus' name, Amen.