Finding Confidence in the Wilderness – Lessons from Psalm 27
Have you ever found yourself in a season of life that felt like a wilderness—dry, uncertain, full of trials and questions? Maybe you’ve faced a time when everything seemed to be against you, and you weren’t sure how to move forward. If that’s where you are (or have been), you’re not alone.
Even Jesus experienced the wilderness. Immediately after His baptism, He was led by the Spirit into the desert for forty days, facing trials and temptations. But He didn’t walk through that season empty-handed—He clung to the words of Scripture, including the Psalms. These ancient songs of prayer helped Him stand firm, and they can do the same for us.
Psalm 27: A Song for the Wilderness
This Sunday, as we continue our Wandering Songs series, we turn to Psalm 27, a powerful reminder of how we can pray with confidence, even in the midst of trials. This psalm presents two contrasting realities:
1️⃣ Trials will come. “Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident.” (Psalm 27:3)
2️⃣ God is our light and salvation. “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?” (Psalm 27:1)
These verses remind us that hardship is inevitable. We will face difficulties, doubts, and battles. But what allows us to stand firm is a deeply personal faith—one that declares, The Lord is MY light, MY salvation, MY stronghold.
Praying with Confidence
When we feel overwhelmed, how do we pray? How do we talk to God when our hearts are heavy with fear, sadness, or uncertainty? Psalm 27 teaches us to:
✅ Acknowledge the reality of our struggles. Pretending everything is fine won’t strengthen our faith. God invites us to bring our raw, honest emotions to Him.
✅ Declare who God is personally. Faith isn’t just about knowing truths—it’s about claiming them. The Lord is your refuge, your strength, your salvation.
✅ Wait on the Lord with trust. The psalm closes with this encouragement: “Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!” (Psalm 27:14)
No matter what wilderness you’re walking through, God is with you. He sees you. He hears you. And He is your light, salvation, and stronghold.
Join Us This Sunday
If you’re looking for encouragement in your wilderness season, I invite you to join us this Sunday as we dive deeper into Psalm 27. Together, we’ll learn how to develop a faith that gives us confidence to pray—even when the battle feels overwhelming.
You are not alone. Let’s seek the Lord together.