It's good to think more deeply about the mercies of God in times of crisis. To help guide us in this effort, we'll consider Paul David Tripp's collection of meditations from Psalm 27 called "A Shelter in the Time of Storm." You can get your own copy on Amazon here.

I will offer in his tent
sacrifices with shouts of joy.

Psalm 27:6

This was a meditation that didn't really resonate with me. That doesn't mean it can't be useful in your life, so don't skip it on my account! Here are a few of the highlights I made.

Whom do you shout at, and what do you shout for?...the point is that in your life there are things that make you shout, and what makes you shout reveals something about what is going on in your heart.

When David says he sacrifices with shouts of joy, he is humbly embracing the reality of how deep and consistent his problem with sin actually is.

David sacrifices with shouts of joy because he is utterly amazed that a righteous God, who is repulsed by sin, would graciously make a way for him to be forgiven.

Questions to Consider

1. What do your shouts of joy and grief reveal about the true treasures of your heart?

2. What shouts of thanksgiving need to be in your heart as you remember that no matter what you are called to face, you face it as a recipient of the forgiving, empowering, and transforming grace of God?