In the Lord I Take Refuge: Daily Devotions Through the Psalms with Dane Ortlund Psalm 57 - Let Your Glory Be over All the Earth
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Feb 17, 2026 A short walk through Psalm 57, focusing on David’s plea for mercy and finding refuge in God. Reflections on God’s deliverance, steadfast love, and the cry to exalt God above the heavens. Thoughts about hiding in a cave as a reminder that God, not place, is the true refuge. Connections drawn between God’s glory and gracious deliverance in the gospel.
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David Hiding In A Cave
- David hides in a solitary cave while his mind rests on the deeper truth that God is his true refuge.
- Ortlund uses this situation to illustrate spiritual refuge amid physical danger.
God's Exaltation Brings Inner Peace
- David's deepest comfort in a cave is the exaltation of God rather than his own safety.
- Dane Ortlund shows that knowing God is exalted brings settled contentment amid danger.
Repetition Reveals The Psalm's Center
- Ortlund highlights the psalm's repeated refrain: "Be exalted, O God...Let your glory be over all the earth."
- The repetition signals that divine glory is the psalm's central thrust and comfort.