The three Psalms of today's reading touch on three different subject. Psalms 27 is an expression of confidence in the Lord by David. Though he is beset on many sides by his enemies, David rests in the knowledge that the Lord is with him. His desire is to live in the house of the Lord forever (v. 4). Even if his father and mother leave him, the Lord will be there (v. 10).
Psalms 28 is a lament to God to hear David's prayer. He asks for God's mercy and justice. He complains about the evil ones who attempt to take his life, and asks the Lord to give him mercy. "The Lord is my strength and my shield" (v. 7). David knows that the Lord is his and Israel's protection (v. 9).
Psalm 30 is a song of thanksgiving to the Lord and expresses the glory of God in nature. The symbolism in this Psalm is consistently oriented towards nature: the heavens, the sea, thunder. His voice "splits the cedars," and "shatters the cedars." (v.5). He makes the mountains skip and leap (v.6). His voice is like lightning and might oaks. He rules the wilderness and the floodwaters. All of these are symbolic of the life of the believer. Obstacles (the cedars) are removed at His word. The things we must overcome (mountains) leap out of our way. He is with us in the dry times (the wilderness) and the times of plenty (floodwaters). In all things, He rules our lives. Verse 11 provides the perfect summary, "The Lord gives his people strength. The Lord blesses them with peace."
May the Lord bless you and bless the reading of His Word.
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