Face and Fight Fright with Faith, not Fear or Flight (Psalm 11)

Psalm 11:1-7; 7

"For the Lord is righteous, he loves justice; the upright will see his face" (Ps 11:7, NIV).

Psalm 11 expresses the confidence that the faithful have, even in a time of severe crisis. Two different "voices" were speaking to David ("flee in fear" or "fight with faith") in a context of personal or national crisis. David made up his mind to trust only in the Lord. The psalm is adaptable to a variety of desperate situations, showing how to face them in faith.

1. Flee in Fear (1-3).
2. Fight with Faith (4-7).

Recap of Psalms:

1. Happiness (Psalm 1): The Secret of Happiness.
2. Sovereignty (Psalm 2): God's King Rules.
3. Confidence (Psalm 3): Fearless Before Adversaries; Confident When Condemned.
4. Peace (Psalm 4): Peace When In Pain.
5. Joy (Psalm 5): Joy Among Liars.
6. Agony (Psalm 6): Barely Able To Pray.
7. Vindication (Psalm 7): Slandered, Opposed and Attacked.
8. Man (Psalm 8): What is Man.
9. Justice (Psalm 9-10): Justice Will Prevail.

References:

1. Motyer, J Alec. The Psalms. New Bible Commentary. Downers Grove, Illinois: Intervarsity Press, 1994. Psalm 11: Faith and Truth.
2. Kidner, Derek. Psalms 1 - 72:An Introduction and Commentary.Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries. Downers Grove, Illinois: Intervarsity Press, 1973. Psalm 11: Panic and Stability.
3. Zemek, George. Road Maps for the Psalms: Inductive Preaching Outlines Based on the Hebrew Text. Valencia, CA: The Master's Academy International, 2006. Psalm 11: Facing Fright with Faith not Flight.