09 The Morning Devotional: Psalm 11

The Morning Devotional
Season 11 | Edition 9
March 6, 2026
Psalm 11

This sermon centers on Psalm 11 as a profound declaration of trust in God amid pervasive wickedness and hidden threats. It emphasizes that while the righteous face peril from those who plot in darkness—symbolized by arrows drawn in secret—their ultimate refuge is not in escape but in the sovereign presence of God, who dwells in heaven and sees all. The preacher underscores that divine justice is certain, even when not immediately visible, and that God's testing of the righteous is not punitive but formative, designed to deepen faith and trust. Rather than seeking vengeance or fleeing from trials, believers are called to rest in the knowledge that God, who loves righteousness, will ultimately vindicate the upright and deal with the wicked in perfect justice. The message is both comforting and challenging: true security lies not in the absence of suffering but in unwavering confidence in a holy, watching, and righteous God.