Psalm 27
Dear RTB’ers,
Psalm 27. David had two primary (personal) enemies in his life – first it was Saul trying to kill him, then it was his son Absalom trying to take his throne. In addition, when David was king surrounding nations were constantly doing battle with Israel. So as I read the psalms and David speaks of his enemies I have some idea what he might be dealing with.
However, for myself it’s often difficult for me to put myself “into the story”. I’ve had difficulties and failures, but not so many “enemies”. To connect with the Psalm I have to look at my adverse situations as my enemies, whether it’s work issues, finances, personal relationships, or whatever. Therein the Lord has been my deliverance time and time again – situations that I will save for our RTB gathering this Sunday. When evildoers came upon me to devour my flesh … my heart will not fear. For on the day of trouble … He will lift me up on a rock. (vv. 2a, 3b, 5 NASB)
So if your enemies are “situational difficulties” like mine, take heart and re-read Psalm 27!
Blessings!
When considering enemies, let’s not forget that “we wrestle not against flesh and blood…” (See Ephesians 6:10-20.)
Sadly, too true!
Personally, Psalm 27 is one of my favorites. I’ve tried to memorize it (but have not been successful yet).
Two verbs stand out for me in this Psalm: seek and wait.
To seek is to put some real effort into the search for something. Sometimes I get lazy or take my faith for granted; I spend a lot of time on frivolous things! Do I spend an equal amount of time on knowing God and His Word? Hmmm…
I’m captivated by the beauty of God, by His “face”—His words to us, His creation around us, His Spirit’s witness within us.
But sometimes my seeking gets frustrating. I feel alone, unanswered, struggling. And then I need to wait, in faith, for God to reveal Himself once again. He is faithful; He always does.