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Psalm 27: 1 The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?

Psalm 27: 2 When the wicked advance against me to devour me, it is my enemies and my foes who will stumble and fall.

Psalm 27: 3 3 Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then I will be confident.

Our 3 Enemies 1. Wicked people

Our 3 Enemies 1. Wicked people 2. Satan & his demons

Our 3 Enemies 1. Wicked people 2. Satan & his demons 3. Yourself

How can we see God and overcome our fear & rejection like David did in this passage?

Psalm 27: 4a One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek:

When you're afraid, what's the one thing you seek after?

The One Thing • Do you fight for control?

The One Thing • Do you fight for control? • Do you flee towards comfort?

The One Thing • Do you fight for control? • Do you flee towards comfort? • Do you freeze and conceal?

Psalm 27: 4b that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple.

The One Thing Seek Christ

Matthew 10:28 And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

Colossians 2:13 13 And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses,

Colossians 2:14 14 by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross.

Colossians 2:15 15 He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him.

1 Corinthians 6:19 Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God?

As we seek Christ, we must: 1. Remind ourselves of His Promises 2. Cry out in Petition

(Promise) Psalm 27:5 For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock.

Psalm 27:6 Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his sacred tent I will sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the Lord.

(Petition) Psalm 27:7 – 8 7 Hear my voice when I call, Lord; be merciful to me and answer me. 8 My heart says of you, “Seek his face!” Your face, Lord, I will seek.

Psalm 27:9 Do not hide your face from me, do not turn your servant away in anger; you have been my helper. Do not reject me or forsake me, God my Savior.

(Promise) Psalm 27:10 Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me.

(Petition) Psalm 27:11 - 12 11 Teach me your way, Lord; lead me in a straight path because of my oppressors. 12 Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, spouting malicious accusations.

(Promise) Psalm 27:13 I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.

Psalm 27:14 Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.

1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear.

Gospel Application “This week, will you: Allow Christ to be the One Thing you seek?