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We are continuing our series of reflections on the Psalms. Each day we will upload a new reflection to the website. We hope and pray that you will find them helpful and that they bring hope during this season. Click on these buttons to read the text of the psalm or listen to a recording of it. You can also listen to the reflection using the audio player below. Read Psalm 27  Listen to Psalm 27 This psalm is likely to have been written by David during his pursuit by Saul or possibly his flight from Absalom. Verses 1-7 - This is a wonderful affirmation of the security of God’s people, expressing supreme confidence in God to deliver David from his enemies. It is through him seeking and having the desire to be in God’s presence that he knows he would be delivered. Compare this to when Jesus calmed the storm on Lake Galilee, even though the disciples had seen Jesus perform many miracles, they were still scared. “Why are you afraid”? Jesus asked, implying that in His presence there is safety. Perhaps a lesson for us in this current health crisis – with Jesus in our ‘boat’ we need not be fearful. Verses 8-12 - David quickly turns to prayer which shouldn’t be neglected even when we are confident of God’s provision. Verses 13-14 - The psalm ends as it began with an expression of confidence. He who earnestly desires to see with the eye of faith, the beauty of the Lord (verse 4) is sure, that before he dies, he will see the Lord’s goodness in his life. David is so certain that he urges others to ‘wait for the Lord’. Lord, your word tells us that your presence is always with those who love you. Please drive this into our hearts and remind us every day so that we need not be fearful about the events of life.