Worship Wins The War

The LORD is my light and my salvation—so why should I be afraid? The LORD is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble? . . . Though a mighty army surrounds me, my heart will not be afraid. Even if I am attacked, I will remain confident.

Psalm 27:1, 3

IN THIS PASSAGE OF SCRIPTURE, even though the words are confident and hopeful, the imagery is one of a battle. David writes that evildoers and enemies are attacking, but he is not afraid. Armies are deploying against him, but he is confident. War is breaking out, but he is certain that his enemies will fall. Whether David is using this as a metaphor to describe life or an actual war that is going on around him, he finds himself on the defensive. But he knows the one who will shelter him.

We all go through seasons in which life feels like a battle. Relationships aren’t working. Situations at work are tenuous. We receive a bad health report. In these difficult situations and in many others like them, when life feels like a battle, how do we stay confident and hopeful? Where can we go for strength and safety?

With war breaking out all around him, David seeks shelter and refuge in God’s presence: “The LORD is my fortress, protecting me from danger.” Later, he writes: “I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy, singing and praising the LORD with music” (Psalm 27:6). In the midst of chaotic circumstances, David gains strength and confidence by worshiping God. Worship gives us perspective—it pulls us up above our circumstances. It reminds us that when God is for us, no one can be against us.

BOTTOM LINE

In seasons when life feels like a battle, win the war by worshiping God.

Moment of Strength: Psalm 27