…whom shall I fear? … of whom shall I be afraid? (Psalm 27:1)
Not just enemies are confronting David, but entire armies of wicked people had him surrounded! War and trouble are on every side, trying to overwhelm David.
Yet David is not just not afraid, he is filled with joy!
Why? He has heard God, even in the midst of the evil turmoil, say, “Seek My face.” And David responded, “Yes, Lord, I will seek Your face!” In fact, David declared there was nothing more fortifying for him than to be in God’s presence, gazing on God’s beauty and majesty, and learning more of God’s ways.
In this place David has peace, joy, protection, salvation, courage. In this place David’s overwhelming problems are overcome by God.
David’s conclusion is one for all who are experiencing overwhelming problems—
Wait on the Lord;
be of good courage,
and He shall strengthen your heart;
Wait, I say, on the Lord!
Craig T. Owens 
November 30, 2024 at 2:19 pm
Craig, This message is a reminder of our great God and His faithfulness. Daily, I pray, “Yes, Lord, I will seek Your face!”. Shine on me, my family, my marriage, my country, and our world.
As Christmas approaches, it reminds me of the verse from Away in a Manger, “Be near me Lord Jesus, I ask thee to stay. Close by us forever and love us, I pray.
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November 30, 2024 at 2:22 pm
Amen to that!
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