FAITH IN
TIMES OF TRIALS
(Psalm
27:1-14)
INTRODUCTION
David, the psalmist had a lot of trials,
problems and troubles during his sojourn on earth. There was a time he was
prevented or hindered from appearing in the temple and also separated from
having a fellowship with his family members. In the midst of his trials, his
faith was in the Lord as the only one that can deliver from the claws of the
devil. He had unshakeable and undiluted faith in the Lord. Faith in the Lord
makes us to stand always during the times of trials.
1. BOLDNESS
IN THE LORD (Psalm 27:1-3; Psalm 3:1-6; Psalm 118:6-14; Luke 12:4-7)
The soul
that has assurance of salvation in the Lord can boldly walk in the light even
though enemies may surround him. Fear vanishes as boldness enters. One needs
not to fear the power of darkness because the power of God is higher and
powerful than those fetish and lifeless powers.
When a problem
surfaces, your faith and boldness in the Lord will drive away your storms to
asylum because your weapons of warfare rests on the power of the Lord.
2. COMMUNICATION
WITH THE LORD ( Psalm 27:4-6; Psalm
22:25; Psalm 84:10-12; Luke 10:38-42; Luke 24:52; Acts 2:42-46; Hebrews
10:23-25).
“One
thing have I desired of the Lord …” A man of singular pursuit, one
love, one desire, one thought, one goal and longing to serve the Lord rightly was
King David during his time. The ultimate longing, desire of the king is that
I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life”.
Like David, we should have intimate relationship
with the Lord triune so that communication loophole will be totally eradicated.
He talks about God’s ‘pavilion’. This is a place of perfect and complete security.
No devil ever touches whoever enters into this place that Bible talks about. He
(David) also emphasizes the lifting
up of the heads of the righteous before the Lord (Verse 5). See also (Psalm 3:3; Genesis 40:13-14, 21-23; II
Kings 25:27-30; Jeremiah 52:31-34).
3. LIFE OF
THE GODLY (Psalm 27:7-12; Psalm 28:2; Psalm 127:1-3; Psalm 86:25).
Prayer is a
powerful weapon of warfare in the life of a christian that is on the battle
field. David, being a prayer warrior knew how he handles prayers during his
time. God did not hide Hs face from him at all. He does the same thing today
when your trust is in Him.
4. BOLDNESS
OF THE GODLY (Psalm 27:13-14; Psalm 123:1-3; Romans 8:25)
Lack of
faith brings impatience. Boldness makes believer to be strong in the Lord in
the face of all odds. A believer should have unshakable faith in the Lord he or
she serves. Verse 3 says: “I had believed to see the goodness of the
Lord in the land of the living”. (Psalm 23:6; Psalm 21:3; Psalm 25:7).
God has many things in stock for those that have
faith in Him. He had never and will never disappoint those whose faith hangs on
Him. We can lean on Him. Whatever He says, He means it and will surely bring it
to pass in our lives. He hears and also answers prayers. Lean on His beautiful
promises because He carries us on His arm all the time.
CONCLUSION
The eyes of
the Lord are not closed when you are passing through your own Armageddon (challenges).
He will not allow the water of life to carry you away from Him. Trust in Him
and wait patiently to see what He will do in your life.
“If ye know all these things, happy (blessed) are
ye if ye do them”
– John 13:17.
PREPARED BY ELDER ADU OLUGBENG
