1 Samuel 22:1-23, Psalms 27:1-14

David seeks assylum for his Father and Mother in Moab because it was the land of his Great Grandmother (Ruth). This is the setting for Psalms 27.

Psalms 27

vs. 1-4: David expresses seeing clearly our ultimate destination

vs. 2: God was acting on David’s behalf.

vs. 3: War will always rise against us.

vs. 4: David is looking to a future destination
- David desired fellowship
-Waiting is trusting

vs. 5-10: Prayerful dependence on God is essential
- 1 Samuel 22: 1,5: David is hiding. The prophet told him not to hide anymore.

vs. 5: God will hide us

vs. 6: God will encourage us

vs. 7: We need to have a desire for the Lord to hear us
- God keeps His word

vs. 8:: We need to keep our eyes on the Lord

vs. 9: We need to desire to be near Him

vs. 10: Waiting is praying

vs. 11-14: We need to want for God to move on our behalf

vs. 11: We need to be teachable, a willingness to learn
- seek my face
- I need Light so we can see clearly what direction to go.
-Waiting is Learning

vs. 12: We need to wait in the midst of our enemies

vs. 13: Faith keeps us from fainting

vs. 14: Wait on the Lord

Jeremiah 17:5-8 Cursed is the man that trusts in men. Blessed is the man that trusts in the Lord.