One Resolve for Every Struggle
Hello Bride of Christ,
Did you know that, according to the 2021 report from the International Federation of Phonographic Industry, people around the world listen to music for 2–3 hours each day? While this varies depending on a person’s lifestyle, culture, and age, it’s clear that music is a significant part of daily life. I pray that, amidst all the sounds we hear, you’re also finding joy in God’s music, especially the Psalms, which beautifully capture the heart's experiences of His people. Just as the saints of old, I hope you are uncovering the song in your own heart!
As I mentioned before, this year at Esperanza-Hope, we’re focusing all our blog posts on the Psalms. Our goal is to commit to reading one Psalm each day. So far, we've journeyed through most of Book I, which David primarily wrote—the shepherd boy turned king. As we read these Psalms, we uncover the truth behind David’s experiences: that there is one resolve for every struggle.
February Focus
Psalm 27, strategically placed after the Psalms of deliverance and before the Psalms of rejoicing, powerfully echoes this truth. Take a moment to read Psalm 27, and if possible, read it aloud. Allow your ears to hear the words your mouth is speaking, and reflect on how your heart aligns with these declarations.
David begins by declaring who he knows the Lord to be in his life: “The LORD is my light and my salvation,” and “The LORD is the strength of my life” (Psalm 27:1, NKJV). Here, “light” refers to the same Hebrew word used in Genesis 1:3 to describe the light of Day that separates it from Night—not the sun’s light, but a divine illumination. “Salvation” signifies God as deliverance, a theme David expresses in 2 Samuel 22 and Psalm 18. And “strength” refers to the safety and security found in God. In Psalm 27, David begins with the One solution before sharing his struggle.
The Resolve
David poetically describes Jesus as the solution to his circumstances. Revelation 21:23 tells us that in the New Jerusalem, Jesus will be the light, rendering the sun and moon unnecessary. In Acts 4:12, Peter reminds the crowd that salvation comes only through the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, and in Philippians 4:13, Paul declares that it is through Christ who strengthens us that we can do all things.
The resolve? Jesus.
In other words David was singing, “The Lord is my Jesus, and my Jesus. The Lord is the Jesus in my life.”
Call to Action
In Psalm 27:8, David shares the Lord’s response to his prayer: “Seek My face.” God’s command to David is not just to read more, pray more, or gather with others, but to seek a deeper relationship—His face. “Seek My face” is a recurring theme in Scripture, symbolizing longing, humility, repentance, and a desire for closeness with God. Here are several verses where seeking God’s face is encouraged: Exodus 33:18-23, Psalm 24:6, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Psalm 105:4, Hosea 5:15, Jeremiah 29:13, Psalm 42:1-2, Isaiah 55:6, Psalm 63:1, and Zephaniah 2:3. These verses show us how God invites us to earnestly pursue His presence for guidance, strength, and restoration.
How Can We Seek God’s Face?
In Psalm 27:8, David responds from his heart, saying, “Your face, LORD, I will seek.” David’s desire in Psalm 27:4 provides insight into how to seek God: “One thing I have desired of the Lord, that will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in His temple.”
Our hearts must desire to:
Dwell—to remain and abide where Jesus dwells for the entirety of our lives.
Behold—to look upon and recognize the kindness, pleasantness, and beauty of God.
Inquire—to seek and ponder in His sanctuary.
Until Next Time
Bride of Christ, Jesus is the answer to every struggle. God desires for you to have a deep relationship with His Son, Jesus. Relationships take time and intentional effort to develop. Just as Psalm 27 invites us to wait on God, trials often serve as a means to center our hearts on what truly matters—our relationship with God.
Here are some journal prompts to help you respond to the Lord as you continue your commitment to reading a Psalm a day:
Where do you turn for comfort and help during times of trouble?
Write down ways you have witnessed the Lord asking you to seek His face.
How can you seek a relationship with Jesus today?
David closes his Psalm with a powerful promise: “Wait on the LORD, be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; wait, I say, on the LORD!” (Psalm 27:14, NKJV). Choose today to seek God’s face in your wait!
