Psalm 27 Reflection

Purpose and Aims

Meditation on Psalm 27

What was God saying to King David?

What was Davids response and why?

What can Psalm 27 teach us today?

Outline

Background

Wriiten by David in a time of trouble.

David a fugitive on the run from King Saul

Written against a background of fear and uncertainty

Fear for family and followers

Fear for personal safety

Current Context

Fear of future

Fear for Family and friends

Anxiety over Job or some situation

Fear for life

Fear of Covid

Psalm 27 Structure

Positive Confession about God (Verses 1-3)

Confidence in God based on the hope of being in his presence. (Verses 4 -6)

Seeking Divine assurance and deliverance (Verses 7 -12)

Positive Confession of God (Verses 12 -14)

Reflection

God is our light, hope refuge, saviour.

God is the truth about life in general.

God is the truth about the Christian life in general.

Expect trouble in life but expect God to work

See Jn 16:33

See Ps 34:19-20

Psalm encourages prayer (see Psalm 27: 8)

Wait for the Lord (Psalm 27:14)

Main Points

Trust in God

Remember what God has done

Wait for God to act

Believe the promises of God

Summary

Personal prayer

Corporate prayers

Fellowship

Bible Reading

Personal Witness

Obedience