Hear My Voice When I Call
“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.
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.
10 Though my father and mother forsake me,
the Lord will receive me.
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.
13 I remain confident of this:
I will see the goodness of the Lord
in the land of the living.
14 Wait for the Lord;
be strong and take heart
and wait for the Lord.”
Psalm 27 abounds with earnest cries to God amid external troubles and inner turmoil. Underlying these pleas is a deep conviction that God hears, shows mercy, and responds to prayer—revealing Him as a personal God. He is not a distant force turning the wheels of history without regard for humanity, but One who communicates with us intimately.
In verse 8, the psalmist declares, “Your face, Lord, I will seek,” underscoring a close, personal relationship with God. Lifting our faces toward Him, seeking His presence, is not a mere religious duty but an authentic expression of trust and love. It is this same personal God we celebrate in the Christmas season: He came to us in human form to cultivate and restore intimacy with His people.
God is both personal and good, and He is also almighty. In verse 13, the psalmist confesses, “I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” This testifies to the conviction that we can witness God’s goodness and power here and now. God does not merely wish us well; He actively works in history as the God of all power. Waiting on the Lord in verse 14 is not a vague or uncertain hope but a patient endurance rooted in the assurance that He hears us and shows us mercy.
Christmas commemorates the day this personal God took on human flesh, entered into our weakness, and brought us salvation and life. Let us offer our prayers and trust to Him and welcome the new year with hope and joy. May we live with unshakable confidence in God’s presence, standing firm in hope.
Prayer: Lord, we are grateful that You hear our prayers and that You have adopted us as Your children. This morning, we seek Your face, speaking boldly and trusting that You will listen in love and work in power. Help us persevere in hope today and experience Your abiding presence. Amen.
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