Psalm 27-32

June 14

Psalm 27-32

Psalm 27 reminds us that no matter what we face, as followers of Christ we do not need to fear our circumstances. The Lord is our light and our salvation. He is our stronghold. Though trouble will find us, though we will have enemies come against us, we can be assured that if we pursue our relationship with God, He is there for us.

This world is not the end. The struggles we face here, no matter how intense, are nothing compared to our eternal reward. Paul wrote; "For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all." (2 Corinthians 4:17, NIV) The Psalmist was not worried about the pursuit of his enemies, he desired to be in the presence of God. He sought to be in God’s presence and to live a life pleasing to God.

God’s desire is for us to seek Him and love Him and to want to be in His presence. If we spend time with Him through prayer and reading and studying the Bible, God will teach us His way. He will lead us down the path of righteousness. He will protect us from destruction. That does not mean we will not face challenges, sickness, or even death. But through Jesus’ life death and resurrection, sin and death no longer have dominion over us. "“Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." (1 Corinthians 15:55-57, NIV)

Jesus won the victory and gives that victory to all who receive Him as their Lord and Savior. The time will come when Jesus returns and restores His creation with a new heaven and a new earth. There will be no more sickness or death. Evil will be defeated once for all. So for now we;  "Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord." (Psalm 27:14, NIV)