Here’s a question: have you ever noticed how easy it is to focus on what’s going wrong instead of remembering what God has already done right? We all face challenges. Some days bring uncertainty, disappointment, or circumstances we simply don’t understand. But in Psalm 9, David gives us a beautiful reminder: Our circumstances may change, but God’s character never does. Today, I want us to look at three things David teaches us about living with confidence in God.
1. Remember His Faithfulness — Psalm 9:1–2
David begins with a declaration and chooses to praise God and remember His wonderful deeds. We don’t praise God only because life is good. We praise Him because He is good. What has God done in your life that you need to remember today?
2. Rest in His Authority — Psalm 9:7–8
Everything around us can change, but God remains the same. David reminds us that God’s judgment is righteous and His authority is everlasting. Our circumstances may be uncertain, but God’s authority never is. What situation in your life do you need to trust God with today?
3. Run to His Refuge — Psalm 9:9–11
David describes God as a stronghold for those who are oppressed and those experiencing trouble. Verse 10 contains a wonderful promise: “you, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek you” (ESV). God never promises that we won’t face trouble. He promises that those who seek Him will not be abandoned. And in verse 11, David encourages us to praise the Lord and tell others what He has done. And the more we know God’s character, the more confidently we can trust Him.
Here’s what I’d encourage everyone to remember this Wednesday: Remember what God has done. Trust who God is. Rest in what God has promised. And perhaps the most important lesson from Psalm 9 is this: Knowing God leads to trusting God, and trusting God gives us a reason to praise Him—even in difficult times.