Courageous Confidence

Imagine running for your life. Literally. That's the backdrop of Psalm 27 - David is either fleeing from King Saul, who wants him dead, or from his own son Absalom, who's trying to overthrow him. Talk about a moment when fear could consume you completely.

Yet in the midst of these terrifying circumstances, David doesn't spiral into panic. Instead, he does something counterintuitive: he seeks God's presence. He declares that gazing upon God's beauty and dwelling in His presence is the most powerful antidote to fear.

David lists all the potential threats - armies, wars, false accusations - and remains supremely confident. Not because the dangers aren't real, but because he knows God is greater than any circumstance.

Today, what threatens to overwhelm you? Whatever it is, this psalm invites you to shift your focus. Not to ignore the challenge, but to look beyond it to the One who remains unshaken.

Prayer
God, in my moments of greatest fear, help me to seek You first. Teach me to trust that You hear my cry and are always near.