Psalm 27— Devotion to God’s House. David speaks of fearless
trust in God. God - the strength of his life. David loved to sing, and to pray
and to wait on the Lord. The man whose priorities are right (Vv. 4, 8) has
nothing to fear (Vv. 1-3, 5-6). He knows where to turn in trouble (Vv. 7-12)
and his hope is well founded. (Vv. 13-14)
Psalm 27 – The seeking, waiting life rewarded
This psalm is simply titled A Psalm of David. As with many of David’s psalms, it is impossible
to confidently state which period of his life it comes from. It speaks of
trouble from enemies, adversaries, false witnesses, and violent men, but this
was true of many periods of King David’s life. There is such a marked change
between the first half and the second half of this psalm that many suggest that
it was two different psalms stitched together. Alexander Maclaren said this idea
“has much in its favor”; but it
neglects how the experience of the man or woman of God can change so much even
within a day or a song.[2]
Collect for
Psalm 27: Gracious Father, protector of those who hope in you: You heard the cry
o your Son and kept him safe in your shelter in the days of evil. Grant that
your servants who seek your face in times of trouble may see your goodness in
the land of the living, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.[3]
Collect for Tuesday
of the week of Pentecost 6: O
Lord, make us have perpetual love and reverence for your holy Name, for you
never fill to help and govern those whom you have set upon the sure foundation
of your loving-kindness; through Jesus Christ our Lore, who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen- [4] 12
July, 2022
[2] https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/psalm-27/
[3] Collect for Psalm 27, For All the Saints, A Prayer Book For and By the Church, Vol. II © 1995 The American Lutheran Publicity Bureau, Delhi, NY
[4] Collect for Tuesday of the week of Pentecost 6, ibid
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