David faced great danger from King Saul and this Psalm helps us see how he coped. The Psalm begins with great statements of faith (v1-3). Even faced with a great army David is without fear.

What is the secret of this faith and how can we have similar faith?

David gives us the answer (v4-6). It is by dwelling in God’s presence and focusing on God’s beauty that enables David to grow in faith. As John Bunyan said, “Fear God ye saints and ye will have nothing else to fear.”

This knowledge of the Lord causes David to pray for him to know God’s face which is one of grace towards him (v7-9). David’s great concern is not living in favour of others (v10) but living in favour of the Lord (v11). David knows that the favour of the Lord and not of men will give him deliverance (v12).

David wants to encourage others to look to God (v13) and to wait upon God (v14) for to find strength and courage.

Are you growing in your knowledge and relationship with God? Pray about this and through God’s word seek a deepening faith and experience of God.