David’s prayers were fueled by the Lord’s promises. Confident that God would do all that He said He would, David courageously prayed for God’s people, word, and blessing. Alistair Begg explains how God’s purpose to redeem a people for Himself and establish an everlasting kingdom would ultimately be fulfilled through David’s descendant, Jesus, and the missionary work of His church. Like David, we can hold tight to God’s promises even when they don’t seem to align with our experiences.