Psalm 27:3 NIV
Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then I will be confident.
Fear is a natural response to trouble, but David declares, “My heart will not fear.” The word for “heart” here is “lev” in Hebrew, which represents a person’s core: thoughts, will, and inner being. In other words, David wasn’t just putting on a brave face but was declaring that his entire being was anchored in God.
The Hebrew word for “confidence” in this verse is “batach“, meaning to trust, to rely upon with security. It is not just a fleeting feeling but a deep, unshakable trust in the Lord. David has faced enemies, betrayal, and war, yet his heart remained steadfast because his confidence was not in the circumstances but in the “Lord of Hosts,” who commands heaven’s armies.
But what gave David this unshakable assurance? It was his relationship with the Lord. In the previous verse, he declares, “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?” (Psalm 27:1). He knew that God was his fortress and refuge.
As believers, our confidence is even greater. Jesus is our Rock (1 Corinthians 10:4), our Peace (Ephesians 2:14), and our Victory (1 John 5:4). No matter the battle we face—spiritual, emotional, or physical—we can stand firm, knowing that Christ has already overcome the world (John 16:33).
Let us reflect and ask ourselves, where is our confidence? Is it in human strength, resources, or in Christ alone? Like David, let your heart be steadfast in Him.
