The Messianic psalms look forward with longing, expectation, and anticipation to the coming of God’s Messiah. These psalms prophesied about the Lord Jesus Christ and His coming years before He was born in Bethlehem. Join Michael Youssef for an opportunity to study the Messianic psalms in this five-part series.

In this first episode of Identifying with the Psalmist, Dr. Michael Youssef explores Psalm 27—a bold declaration of faith amid fear. King David’s words are a prophetic witness to Christ’s own suffering and resurrection, reminding us that confidence in God and cries for deliverance can coexist. Drawing from David’s exile and desperation, Dr. Youssef affirms that our ultimate refuge is found not in circumstance but in the presence of the Lord. He calls listeners to remember God’s past faithfulness, to intercede with confidence, and to long for His presence above His gifts. This urgent message reinforces the Messianic psalms’ central focus: Jesus Christ—the Light, the Deliverer, and the only hope for the repentant sinner.