27:1-3 David understood that as a child of God, he had no reason to fear. He was confident in both God's strength and His promises. He could and would fulfill what was promised. The concept might seem abstract until we apply it to our own present situation; like David, we must learn to trust God fully with whatever battle we are waging.
27:4-5 The most important prayer David had was that he would be welcomed into the Kingdom. Whenever David prays, it is for some manifestation of the Kingdom or God's character to appear in his life. We should ensure that we are also prayer for the right things, for one thing, for God's presence in our lives (and thus ours in His). For God and His kingdom, encompass peace and safety, justice and compassion.
27:6 Before his enemies, David chose to worship and to thank God. While his enemies were in sight, he never unfixed his eyes from God. That is faith.
27:7-10 David reveals that God told him to "Seek His face." And David did. Above all else, David sought God and to serve Him. That decision resulted in a beautiful, purposeful life and relationship with God. For David, if he only ever had God, he considered himself a wealthy, blessed man.
This verse reminds of Matthew 6:33. We are told that to seek the kingdom is to seal our lives with God's love and provision, mercy and justice. Advice from God, reiterated by Jesus, cannot be ignored! We are encouraged to seek God. Exclusively. Consistently. Constantly.
27:11-13 David realized that without his relationship with God, he would have lost heart. He would have surrendered in every battle. Our relationship with God provides us not only the wisdom and opportunity to be victorious over our enemies and anxieties but also the strength. His reinforcement, His strength channeled into us through our relationship of faith perseveres us through all things.
27:14 Final advice from David:
Wait on the Lord;
Be of good courage,
And He shall strengthen your heart;
Wait, I say, on the Lord!
Our trust and patience in God transforms, saves, strengthens our souls and lives. Endeavor to trust Him more everyday; endeavor to trust His timing and His choices more every day.
