1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:06,320 Today I am reading from Psalm 27 written by David in the Old Testament. 2 00:00:06,320 --> 00:00:06,720 It says, 3 00:00:06,720 --> 00:00:09,200 The Lord is my light and my salvation. 4 00:00:09,200 --> 00:00:10,720 Whom should I fear? 5 00:00:10,720 --> 00:00:12,400 The Lord is the stronghold of my life. 6 00:00:12,400 --> 00:00:13,600 Whom should I dread? 7 00:00:13,600 --> 00:00:16,880 When evil doers came against me to devour my flesh, 8 00:00:16,880 --> 00:00:17,760 kind of intense, 9 00:00:17,760 --> 00:00:20,240 my foes and my enemies stumbled and fell. 10 00:00:20,240 --> 00:00:22,160 Though an army deploys against me, 11 00:00:22,160 --> 00:00:23,440 my heart will not be afraid. 12 00:00:23,440 --> 00:00:25,440 Though a war breaks out against me, 13 00:00:26,000 --> 00:00:27,200 I will still be confident. 14 00:00:27,920 --> 00:00:29,040 I don't know about you guys, 15 00:00:29,040 --> 00:00:31,360 but I've never faced any situations 16 00:00:31,360 --> 00:00:34,880 quite as dire as David is describing here. 17 00:00:34,880 --> 00:00:36,560 Things that he's come up against 18 00:00:36,560 --> 00:00:38,160 and the Lord has delivered him from. 19 00:00:39,520 --> 00:00:43,280 But when I face things like maybe my car breaks down 20 00:00:43,280 --> 00:00:44,560 after a long week, 21 00:00:44,560 --> 00:00:47,840 or I feel like I just can't get things right as a parent, 22 00:00:47,840 --> 00:00:48,880 or we're, you know, 23 00:00:48,880 --> 00:00:50,960 in a facing financial struggle, 24 00:00:50,960 --> 00:00:51,680 whatever it may be, 25 00:00:52,640 --> 00:00:54,640 I tend to feel a little bit of despair. 26 00:00:54,640 --> 00:00:57,280 It's really easy for me to feel hopeless. 27 00:00:57,280 --> 00:01:00,400 But look at how David responds later. 28 00:01:00,400 --> 00:01:02,240 Scholars actually say in this passage 29 00:01:02,240 --> 00:01:04,160 that he is fleeing for his life. 30 00:01:04,160 --> 00:01:08,160 He is on the run from King Saul and Saul's army. 31 00:01:08,160 --> 00:01:10,400 Yet, this is what he declares. 32 00:01:10,400 --> 00:01:11,200 He says, 33 00:01:11,200 --> 00:01:14,000 I am certain that I will see the Lord's goodness 34 00:01:14,000 --> 00:01:15,840 in the land of the living. 35 00:01:15,840 --> 00:01:18,240 Wait for the Lord, be strong, 36 00:01:18,240 --> 00:01:20,000 and let your heart be courageous. 37 00:01:20,000 --> 00:01:21,840 Wait for the Lord. 38 00:01:23,120 --> 00:01:24,960 And then I'm sure so many of us 39 00:01:24,960 --> 00:01:27,600 can think of a time or think of many times 40 00:01:27,600 --> 00:01:30,080 that we've seen his faithfulness, 41 00:01:30,080 --> 00:01:31,680 that we've seen his goodness. 42 00:01:31,680 --> 00:01:35,200 And yet it's so easy to be filled with worry or anxiety 43 00:01:35,200 --> 00:01:36,640 when we think about the future. 44 00:01:36,640 --> 00:01:38,240 And so I just want to pray for us 45 00:01:38,240 --> 00:01:40,080 as we go into this time of worship together 46 00:01:40,080 --> 00:01:42,080 that we would be reminded, 47 00:01:42,080 --> 00:01:45,680 reminded of all the times that we've seen God provide, 48 00:01:45,680 --> 00:01:48,880 that we've seen him answer the prayers that we've prayed, 49 00:01:48,880 --> 00:01:50,960 or protect us from things, 50 00:01:50,960 --> 00:01:54,080 and even times that we've gone through. 51 00:01:54,080 --> 00:01:55,680 We've gone through hard things, 52 00:01:55,680 --> 00:01:57,200 but we've been filled with a piece 53 00:01:57,200 --> 00:01:59,440 that surpasses understanding, 54 00:01:59,440 --> 00:02:01,600 that that would fill us with a confidence 55 00:02:01,600 --> 00:02:02,800 and a hope for the future, 56 00:02:02,800 --> 00:02:07,600 that instead of meeting whatever our darkest fear 57 00:02:07,600 --> 00:02:09,040 of the future is, 58 00:02:09,040 --> 00:02:11,680 that we would be met with the goodness of the Lord 59 00:02:11,680 --> 00:02:12,640 in the days to come. 60 00:02:12,640 --> 00:02:13,600 So let's pray together, 61 00:02:13,600 --> 00:02:15,680 then let's spend a few moments just meditating 62 00:02:15,680 --> 00:02:19,600 on the character of God and the goodness of the Lord. 63 00:02:19,600 --> 00:02:22,720 God, we just thank you that we have a hope 64 00:02:22,720 --> 00:02:25,520 that is not built on wishful thinking, Lord, 65 00:02:25,520 --> 00:02:27,360 but it is built on the unshakable, 66 00:02:27,360 --> 00:02:30,240 unchanging character of who you are. 67 00:02:30,240 --> 00:02:32,160 God, I thank you for all the times 68 00:02:32,160 --> 00:02:34,240 I can look back on in my life 69 00:02:34,240 --> 00:02:37,680 and say, only God could have done that. 70 00:02:37,680 --> 00:02:41,760 I thank you for the fact that you're working even now. 71 00:02:41,760 --> 00:02:43,760 And so God, as we worship you, 72 00:02:43,760 --> 00:02:44,960 we pray that you would be blessed, 73 00:02:44,960 --> 00:02:47,120 that your heart would be blessed. 74 00:02:47,120 --> 00:02:51,680 We also pray that you would meet us with your presence. 75 00:02:51,680 --> 00:02:54,000 And as you do that, Lord, that we would be filled 76 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:56,320 with just a fresh wind in our sails, 77 00:02:56,320 --> 00:02:57,520 a fresh encouragement. 78 00:02:59,520 --> 00:03:01,520 We thank you for the gift of your presence, Lord. 79 00:03:02,880 --> 00:03:04,800 It's our portion and our prize today. 80 00:03:04,800 --> 00:03:20,800 Thank you, Jesus. 81 00:03:34,800 --> 00:04:02,800 Thank you. 82 00:04:02,800 --> 00:04:06,800 I'll see the goodness of the Lord. 83 00:04:14,560 --> 00:04:21,760 Mountains, valleys, every season I go through, 84 00:04:21,760 --> 00:04:24,800 I fear no evil, 85 00:04:25,520 --> 00:04:29,360 cause I can always count on you. 86 00:04:29,360 --> 00:04:32,960 And when the day of travel comes, 87 00:04:32,960 --> 00:04:35,760 I know where my help comes from. 88 00:04:36,960 --> 00:04:41,360 I'm still confident of this. 89 00:04:42,560 --> 00:04:46,160 You are the stronghold of my life. 90 00:04:46,880 --> 00:04:50,160 I've never been forsaken. 91 00:04:50,160 --> 00:04:53,360 You have been faithful all this time. 92 00:04:54,480 --> 00:04:58,240 You're constant and I'm changing. 93 00:04:58,240 --> 00:05:06,640 Today, tomorrow, and forevermore, I know. 94 00:05:06,640 --> 00:05:10,240 I'll see the goodness of the Lord. 95 00:05:15,200 --> 00:05:18,240 The goodness of the Lord. 96 00:05:18,240 --> 00:05:19,680 I'm gonna see it. 97 00:05:19,680 --> 00:05:31,680 So take heart, my soul, my God is in control. 98 00:05:31,680 --> 00:05:39,680 Be still and know my God is on the throne. 99 00:05:39,680 --> 00:05:47,680 Take heart, my soul, my God is in control. 100 00:05:47,680 --> 00:05:55,680 Be still and know my God is on the throne. 101 00:05:55,680 --> 00:06:01,680 Take heart, my soul, my God is in control. 102 00:06:01,680 --> 00:06:09,680 Be still and know my God is on the throne. 103 00:06:09,680 --> 00:06:21,680 And I'll see the goodness of the Lord. 104 00:06:21,680 --> 00:06:25,680 In the land of the living. 105 00:06:25,680 --> 00:06:29,680 I'll see the goodness of the Lord. 106 00:06:29,680 --> 00:06:37,680 I'll see the goodness of the Lord. 107 00:06:37,680 --> 00:06:41,680 In the land of the living. 108 00:06:45,680 --> 00:06:49,680 In the land of the living. 109 00:06:53,680 --> 00:06:57,680 Cause you are the stronghold of my life. 110 00:06:57,680 --> 00:07:01,680 I've never been forsaken. 111 00:07:01,680 --> 00:07:05,680 You have been faithful all this time. 112 00:07:05,680 --> 00:07:09,680 Constant and unchanging. 113 00:07:09,680 --> 00:07:19,680 Today, tomorrow, and forevermore, I know. 114 00:07:19,680 --> 00:07:23,680 I'll see the goodness of the Lord. 115 00:07:23,680 --> 00:07:27,680 I'll see the goodness of the Lord. 116 00:07:27,680 --> 00:07:43,680 I'll see the goodness of the Lord. 117 00:07:43,680 --> 00:07:51,680 That's all I've seen, Lord. 118 00:07:51,680 --> 00:07:59,680 That's all I've seen, Your goodness. 119 00:07:59,680 --> 00:08:07,680 We can't wait and expect in the light. 120 00:08:07,680 --> 00:08:15,680 We can't trust and take heart in the light. 121 00:08:15,680 --> 00:08:23,680 We can't wait and expect in the light. 122 00:08:23,680 --> 00:08:31,680 We can't trust and take heart in the light. 123 00:08:31,680 --> 00:08:37,680 You can't wait and expect in the light. 124 00:08:37,680 --> 00:08:45,680 You can't trust and rely on the light. 125 00:08:45,680 --> 00:08:53,680 You can't wait and expect in the light. 126 00:08:53,680 --> 00:08:59,680 You can't trust and take heart in the light. 127 00:08:59,680 --> 00:09:05,680 You don't need to fear, cause you can't wait on expecting the light. 128 00:09:05,680 --> 00:09:15,680 You can't trust and rely on the Lord, cause He's so good. 129 00:09:15,680 --> 00:09:23,680 So I will wait and expect in the light. 130 00:09:23,680 --> 00:09:29,680 I can't wait and take heart in the light. 131 00:09:29,680 --> 00:09:37,680 I will fear no evil. 132 00:09:37,680 --> 00:09:41,680 I fear no evil. 133 00:09:41,680 --> 00:09:45,680 You've defeated it all. 134 00:09:45,680 --> 00:09:49,680 I fear no evil. 135 00:09:49,680 --> 00:09:53,680 I fear no evil. 136 00:09:53,680 --> 00:09:57,680 I fear no evil. 137 00:09:57,680 --> 00:10:01,680 You've defeated it all. 138 00:10:01,680 --> 00:10:05,680 I fear no evil. 139 00:10:05,680 --> 00:10:07,680 I fear no evil. 140 00:10:07,680 --> 00:10:11,680 I won't fear an evil. 141 00:10:11,680 --> 00:10:19,680 Cause you've defeated it all. 142 00:10:19,680 --> 00:10:25,680 Why would I worry? 143 00:10:25,680 --> 00:10:33,680 You've defeated it all. 144 00:10:33,680 --> 00:10:41,680 I remember your goodness. 145 00:10:41,680 --> 00:10:49,680 I remember your kindness. 146 00:10:49,680 --> 00:10:57,680 You remember your promise. 147 00:10:57,680 --> 00:11:05,680 And I've never been forsaken. 148 00:11:05,680 --> 00:11:13,680 I remember your goodness. 149 00:11:13,680 --> 00:11:21,680 I remember your kindness. 150 00:11:21,680 --> 00:11:29,680 You remember your promise. 151 00:11:29,680 --> 00:11:35,680 And I've never been forsaken. 152 00:11:35,680 --> 00:11:39,680 Never forsaken. 153 00:11:39,680 --> 00:11:41,680 I'm never forsaken. 154 00:11:41,680 --> 00:11:45,680 I'm never forsaken. 155 00:11:45,680 --> 00:11:49,680 I'm never forsaken. 156 00:11:49,680 --> 00:11:51,680 I'm never forsaken. 157 00:11:51,680 --> 00:11:53,680 Even on my worst day in the world. 158 00:11:53,680 --> 00:11:55,680 I'm never forsaken. 159 00:11:55,680 --> 00:11:57,680 Even when I fail. 160 00:11:57,680 --> 00:11:59,680 I'm never forsaken. 161 00:11:59,680 --> 00:12:01,680 Even when I fall short. 162 00:12:01,680 --> 00:12:03,680 I know. 163 00:12:03,680 --> 00:12:07,680 I'm never forsaken. 164 00:12:07,680 --> 00:12:11,680 I'm never forsaken. 165 00:12:11,680 --> 00:12:15,680 I'm never forsaken. 166 00:12:15,680 --> 00:12:17,680 Oh no. 167 00:12:17,680 --> 00:12:25,680 Cause you are the stronghold of my life. 168 00:12:25,680 --> 00:12:29,680 I've never been forsaken. 169 00:12:29,680 --> 00:12:33,680 You have been faithful all this time. 170 00:12:33,680 --> 00:12:37,680 You're constant and unchanging. 171 00:12:37,680 --> 00:12:41,680 Today and tomorrow. 172 00:12:41,680 --> 00:12:45,680 And forever and more. 173 00:12:45,680 --> 00:12:47,680 I know. 174 00:12:47,680 --> 00:12:55,680 I'll see the goodness of the Lord. 175 00:12:55,680 --> 00:12:57,680 Written all over my life. 176 00:12:57,680 --> 00:13:03,680 I've seen the goodness of the light. 177 00:13:03,680 --> 00:13:05,680 All the days of my life. 178 00:13:05,680 --> 00:13:09,680 I've seen the goodness of the light. 179 00:13:09,680 --> 00:13:13,680 From the time I was a boy. 180 00:13:13,680 --> 00:13:17,680 I've seen the goodness. 181 00:13:17,680 --> 00:13:23,680 Too many times to count the Lord. 182 00:13:23,680 --> 00:13:27,680 Keep pouring it out, girl. 183 00:13:27,680 --> 00:13:31,680 Keep pouring it out, girl. 184 00:13:31,680 --> 00:13:35,680 You keep pouring it out, girl. 185 00:13:35,680 --> 00:13:43,680 Goodness and mercy. 186 00:13:43,680 --> 00:13:47,680 Goodness and mercy. 187 00:13:47,680 --> 00:13:51,680 Everywhere I turn, Lord. 188 00:13:51,680 --> 00:13:57,680 Goodness and mercy. 189 00:13:57,680 --> 00:14:01,680 Goodness and mercy, Lord. 190 00:14:01,680 --> 00:14:09,680 Goodness and mercy. 191 00:14:09,680 --> 00:14:15,680 Goodness and mercy. 192 00:14:15,680 --> 00:14:19,680 That's who you are. 193 00:14:19,680 --> 00:14:39,680 That's who you are. 194 00:14:39,680 --> 00:14:43,680 I would have lost hope. 195 00:14:43,680 --> 00:14:47,680 Had I not believed. 196 00:14:47,680 --> 00:14:51,680 That I see your goodness. 197 00:14:51,680 --> 00:14:55,680 Following me. 198 00:14:55,680 --> 00:14:59,680 But now I have hope. 199 00:14:59,680 --> 00:15:03,680 Because I believe. 200 00:15:03,680 --> 00:15:07,680 That I'll see your goodness. 201 00:15:07,680 --> 00:15:11,680 Following me. 202 00:15:11,680 --> 00:15:15,680 I wouldn't have lost hope. 203 00:15:15,680 --> 00:15:19,680 Had I not believed. 204 00:15:19,680 --> 00:15:23,680 Goodness and mercy. 205 00:15:23,680 --> 00:15:27,680 Following me. 206 00:15:27,680 --> 00:15:31,680 But now I have hope. 207 00:15:31,680 --> 00:15:35,680 Because I believe. 208 00:15:35,680 --> 00:15:39,680 That I'll see your goodness. 209 00:15:39,680 --> 00:15:45,680 Following me. 210 00:16:09,680 --> 00:16:19,680 Morning, evening. 211 00:16:19,680 --> 00:16:23,680 Day by day with every breath. 212 00:16:23,680 --> 00:16:27,680 Your loving kindness. 213 00:16:27,680 --> 00:16:31,680 Walks with me with every step. 214 00:16:31,680 --> 00:16:35,680 Sure as the rising sun. 215 00:16:35,680 --> 00:16:39,680 Steady when darkness comes. 216 00:16:39,680 --> 00:16:47,680 I am confident in this. 217 00:16:47,680 --> 00:16:55,680 God, you're so good to us. 218 00:16:55,680 --> 00:17:01,680 I'm just overwhelmed thinking about all the things that I've seen you do. 219 00:17:01,680 --> 00:17:07,680 All the ways that I've seen you work in my life. In my family's life. In my kids life. 220 00:17:07,680 --> 00:17:11,680 My friends life. 221 00:17:11,680 --> 00:17:13,680 I'm filled with hope today. 222 00:17:13,680 --> 00:17:19,680 Thank you for reminding us. Thank you for always being faithful to remind us when we ask. 223 00:17:19,680 --> 00:17:25,680 So Lord let this time be an altar of sorts for us to remember. 224 00:17:25,680 --> 00:17:29,680 That we will see your goodness. 225 00:17:29,680 --> 00:17:33,680 And I promise that Lord that's not something that you break. 226 00:17:33,680 --> 00:17:37,680 It's not something you forget. But we can hang our hope on it today. 227 00:17:37,680 --> 00:17:41,680 So I pray for anyone watching this, spending this time with us. 228 00:17:41,680 --> 00:17:45,680 That they would just be filled up with the hope and the joy. 229 00:17:45,680 --> 00:17:47,680 And not the kind that the world can emulate Lord. 230 00:17:47,680 --> 00:17:49,680 But the kind that doesn't make sense. 231 00:17:49,680 --> 00:17:53,680 That cannot be shaken. That cannot be taken away. 232 00:17:53,680 --> 00:17:57,680 Because you are the same yesterday and today forever. 233 00:17:57,680 --> 00:18:01,680 Amen.