True Hope - David R. de Beer

Trusting God as Our Refuge and Good

When life feels unstable, David models a deep, personal trust in God—not just for rescue, but as the ultimate source of goodness. Like the seed in good soil (Luke 8), our trust makes room for God’s Word to grow and change us from the inside out.

"Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge. I say to the Lord, 'You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.'"

Psalm 16:1-2

The Joy of Community and Bold Prayer

David delights in the people of God and aligns his life with their example. This refl ects a heart that believes in God’s power not only to bless individuals but to transform communities. It challenges us to pray big, bold prayers—ones that match the heart of God.

"As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight."

Psalm 16:3

Rejecting False Hopes and Embracing God’s Portion

The world offers countless substitutes for hope—success, control, pleasure—but they only multiply sorrow. David chooses God as his portion and inheritance, embracing God’s plan as good, even when it isn’t easy.

"The sorrows of those who run after another god shall multiply; their drink offerings of blood I will not pour out or take their names on my lips. The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot. The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance."

Psalm 16:4-6

Listening for God's Counsel and Living with Confidence

God speaks through His Word and in quiet moments. As we keep Him before us, our confi dence grows, and our hearts remain secure, even in uncertainty.

"I bless the Lord who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me. I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken."

Psalm 16:7-8

Unshakable Joy and Eternal Hope

This psalm ends in resurrection hope. David rejoices in the secure future God offers, both in this life and beyond. Real joy fl ows from God's presence, not from perfect circumstances.

"Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure. For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption. You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore."

Psalm 16:9-11