1. Steadfast Trust
Psalm 27
Of David

2. The King’s resolve 27:1-3 Because of what Yahweh is to me ..
My saving light in the darkness
My safe house from predators
27:1 The Lord is my light and my salvation;     whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life;     of whom shall I be afraid?
Because of what Yahweh does for me ..
He foils the attacks of my adversaries
2 When evildoers assail me     to eat up my flesh, my adversaries and foes,     it is they who stumble and fall.
I will confidently trust Him
- no matter what
A King’s worst nightmare!
David chooses not to be disturbed
3 Though an army encamp against me,     my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me,     yet I will be confident.

3. The King’s singular desire and pursuit 27:4-6
I will seek sanctuary in Yahweh’s embassy …
- What better place to manage paralysing fear Ps 91:1
4 One thing have I asked of the Lord,     that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord
To live in His presence - forever - enthralled by his beauty - learning his ways
    all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord     and to inquire in his temple.
To receive his provision and protection - in a climate of trouble
5 For he will hide me in his shelter     in the day of trouble; he will conceal me under the cover of his tent;

4. The King’s singular desire and pursuit 27:4-6
I will seek sanctuary in Yahweh’s embassy…
To live in His presence
To receive his provision and protection
4 One thing have I asked of the Lord,     that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord
To wait with steadfast trust for his salvation - to be lifted out of chaos onto the security of high ground
   
  he will lift me high upon a rock.
6 And now my head shall be lifted up     above my enemies all around me,
To anticipate rejoicing in his salvation - thanksgiving with shouting and singing
and I will offer in his tent     sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and make melody to the Lord.

5. The King pleads his case with Yahweh
The King pleads his case with Yahweh 27:7-12 The King’s closing soliloquy 27:13-14
I commit to steadfast trust …
In Yahweh to remain faithful to his promise
13 I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lord     in the land of the living!
Because there is no other viable option for a person of faith - I must wait Yahweh, – I must wait
14 Wait for the Lord;     be strong, and let your heart take courage;     wait for the Lord!
 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38 For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, 39 nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Rom 8:37