Psalms 27 Commentary
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Psalm 27:1-3
Placing one’s trust utterly in the Lord for all of life’s experiences results in a deeper understanding about life, the good as well as the suffering.
Psalm 27:4-6
David directs us to perceive and seek our access to God in spirit through prayer.
Psalm 27:7-12
An inextricable part of an enduring relationship with God is the human willingness to respond with obedience to God’s gracious act of engagement.
Psalm 27:13-14
God is the very essence of good and David knows he is in God’s good hands
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Psalm 27 is nestled securely within the traditionally numbered Book 1 of the Psalms (1-41) and is attributed to David, the second King of Israel. Even a cursory reading of the text fits well with the portrait the Bible offers of David and lends substantial credibility to his authorship; it is confident, bold, pious, and fearless in declarations of faith; but also questioning, pleading, seeking reassurance.
The content and tone of the psalm suggest the poet-king wrote these words in the midst of circumstances during which his leadership, perhaps his very life, were under significant challenge. Despite such troubles, David ultimately remains steadfast in faith and confident that the Lord will see him through to victory over those opposing him. The Lord will guide the shepherd-warrior-become-ruler to prosper in that which he undertakes to do.
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