November 18

Psalm 27:5 gives us a promise we will cling to sooner or later in our life’s experiences, for here it says, “He shall hide me…in the day of trouble…” Nobody wants to see trouble come, but everyone wants to be shielded from the brunt of its power when it shows up.

Although it is a comforting thought that the Mighty One who holds all power in His little finger shall employ His great strength in our defense any time the enemy assails through his many schemes and snares, Psalm 27 goes beyond the fact that the Holy God we serve loves and protects us from evil.

In verse 6 of Psalm 27, it also says, “And my head shall be lifted up above all my enemies around me; therefore will I offer in His tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord!” The psalmist is exultant because the promise goes much further than his assurance of being shielded by God from trouble!

Here he states an expectancy that we all desire—we don’t want mere protection from the onslaught of the foe! Although it is wonderful to be shielded from any power that comes against us, we’re not satisfied to simply be hidden from the intensity of the battle! No! We want to be conquerors who hold our heads proudly—and rejoice in victory!