Psalm 27:1-14
A Psalm of David.

The Lord is my light and my salvation;
Whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the defense of my life;
Whom shall I dread?
[2] When evildoers came upon me to devour my flesh,
My adversaries and my enemies, they stumbled and fell.
[3] Though a host encamp against me,
My heart will not fear;
Though war arise against me,
In spite of this I shall be confident.

[4] One thing I have asked from the Lord, that I shall seek:
That I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life,
To behold the beauty of the Lord,
And to meditate in His temple.
[5] For in the day of trouble He will conceal me in His tabernacle;
In the secret place of His tent He will hide me;
He will lift me up on a rock.
[6] And now my head will be lifted up above my enemies around me;
And I will offer in His tent sacrifices with shouts of joy;
I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord.

[7] Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice,
And be gracious to me and answer me.
[8] When Thou didst say, "Seek My face," my heart said to Thee, "Thy face, O Lord, I shall seek."
[9] Do not hide Thy face from me,
Do not turn Thy servant away in anger;
Thou hast been my help;
Do not abandon me nor forsake me,
O God of my salvation!
[10] For my father and my mother have forsaken me,
But the Lord will take me up.

[11] Teach me Thy way, O Lord,
And lead me in a level path,
Because of my foes.
[12] Do not deliver me over to the desire of my adversaries;
For false witnesses have risen against me,
And such as breathe out violence.
[13] I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord
In the land of the living.
[14] Wait for the Lord;
Be strong, and let your heart take courage;
Yes, wait for the Lord.


Psalm 27:1-14

Open It

1. How do you feel when you have to wait a long time for something you really want?
* 2. What are some events, people, or things that are worth waiting for?

Explore It

3. What did David mean when he said, “The Lord is my light”? (27:1)
* 4. Why was David able to trust God in the face of danger? (27:1-3, 5-6)
5. How was the king’s faith in the Lord challenged? (27:1-3, 12)
6. How is faith shown in this passage? (27:1-6, 10, 13)
7. What main attitude permeates this psalm? (27:1-14)
8. What dangers did the king face? (27:2-3,12)
* 9. How was God’s house a comfort to David? (27:4-5)
10. Where did David find safety and strength? (27:4-6)
11. How did David plan to respond when the Lord exalted him above his enemies? (27:6)
12. From what did David pray for deliverance? (27:7-12)
13. What did David’s own conscience encourage him to do? (27:8)
14. To what extent did David depend on the Lord? (27:9-10, 13-14)
15. What did David expect of his future and why? (27:13-14)
16. How did David conclude this prayer for deliverance? (27:13-14)
* 17. What gave David courage while he awaited God’s deliverance? (27:13-14)

Get It

18. When has your faith in the Lord been challenged?
19. When have difficult times strengthened your relationship with the Lord?
20. What role should faith play in our everyday lives?
* 21. How could you strengthen or renew your dependence on the Lord?
22. When have you found comfort or a renewed sense of security in church?
23. What dangers or problems are you facing?
24. How can you follow David’s example in handling your fears?
25. How can you plan to respond when God does answer your prayers?
26. What does it mean to “wait for the Lord”?
* 27. What action can you take to show your faith while you wait for the Lord to answer your prayers?

Apply It

28. What is one step you could take right now to renew your faith in the Lord?
* 29. About what concern do you need to continue praying, confident that God will answer in His own time and in His own way?


AFFIRMATIONS

TODAY I AM ...

Not fearing because the LORD is my light.
Not fearing because the LORD is my salvation.
Not fearing because the LORD is the strength of my life.
With foes and enemies that stumble and fall.
Dwelling in the house of the LORD.
Beholding the beauty of the LORD.
Inquiring in his temple.
Confident that God will hide me in his pavilion in times of trouble.
Hidden by God in the secret of his tabernacle.
Set up upon a rock by God.
With my head lifted above my foes round about me.
Offering sacrifices of joy in God’s tabernacle.
Singing praising unto the LORD.
Seeking the Lord’s face.
Taken up by the LORD when all others forsake me.
Taught by God and led in a plain path.
Not being delivered over to the will of my enemies.
Waiting on the LORD.
Of good courage with a strengthen heart.