David's One Thing
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This document contains excerpts from Psalm 27, which describe David's strong faith and desire to dwell in the house of the Lord. David expresses confidence in God despite facing enemies. He asks only to be with God and His people, marveling at God's beauty. David waits patiently for God's goodness and strength during difficult times. The commentary emphasizes seeking God individually through asking for His presence, and positioning oneself to receive what is asked of God.
David's One Thing
- 1. Psalm 27:1-2 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? When evil men advance against me to devour my flesh, when my enemies and my foes attack me, they will stumble and fall. www.networkbible.org
- 2. Psalm 27:3-4 Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then will I be confident. One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek Him in His temple. www.networkbible.org
- 3. Psalm 27:5-6 For in the day of trouble He will keep me safe in His dwelling; He will hide me in the shelter of His tabernacle and set me high upon a rock. Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at His tabernacle I will sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the Lord. www.networkbible.org
- 4. Psalm 27:7-9 Hear my voice when I call, O Lord; be merciful to me and answer me. My heart says of you, “Seek His face!’ Your face, Lord, I will seek. Do not hide Your face from me, do not turn your servant away in anger; You have been my Helper. Do not reject me or forsake me, O God my Savior. www.networkbible.org
- 5. Psalm 27:10-12 Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me. Teach me Your way, O Lord; lead me in a straight path because of my oppressors. Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence. www.networkbible.org
- 6. Psalm 27:13-14 I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. www.networkbible.org
- 7. David’s desire was to be in the PRESENCE of God with the PEOPLE of God marveling at the beauty of God. Our society has characterized the church as IRRELEVANT.
- 8. One thing I ASK that I may dwell in the house of the Lord and gaze upon the beauty of the Lord. When was the last time you asked God to KNOW Him more deeply, for more of His presence. God is everywhere…but that doesn’t mean that we always experience His presence to the same DEGREE. David had a lot on his plate…the kingdom was in CRISIS.
- 9. Ask the Lord for more of His presence and POSITION yourself for that which you ask. “Seek His face” is addressed to more than one person; though I will seek is an INDIVIDUAL response. David’s waiting is marked by SEEKING not SITTING. David asks of the Lord and SEEKS after that which he asks for v4.
- 10. Please take a moment to fill out your Communication Card My Next Step Today is to: ( ) Do the home life help (in bulletin) ( ) Assess how my view of the church compares to Jesus’ view of His church ( ) Make time to gaze on the beauty of the Lord ( ) Identify steps that enable me to seek the growth I am asking God for. ( ) Ask and seek more of God’s presence in my life ( ) Other________________________