Psalm 27 Part 1Psalm 27 Part 1
Lance Johnson Ministries
When we come to the Lord in prayer, are we just asking Him to do things for us? Or are we seeking to spend time in His presence, like a child comes to their father? In today’s message, Bishop Lance is going to teach us about the 27th Psalm, where David
29:30•9 Nov 2025
Psalm 27, Sobriety and Finding Your Identity Beyond Titles
Episode Overview
- True fulfilment comes from intimacy with God, not from titles, platforms or ministry roles.
- Addiction to substances can be replaced by spiritual contentment, pictured as "living water" and "bread out of heaven."
- David’s focus in Psalm 27 is seeking God’s face in the midst of intense battles, rather than chasing his own promotion.
- Building identity around ministry, status or church politics leads to frustration; identity rooted in Christ remains secure.
- When God chooses to promote someone, no person, system or past failure can ultimately block His purpose.
“I don't need cocaine no more because I'm drinking living water. I don't need Jack Daniel's anymore because I am eating the bread out of heaven.”
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? This message from Bishop Lance Johnson centres on Psalm 27, but it speaks straight into the heart of anyone wrestling with addiction, identity, or a craving for something deeper than quick fixes. Drawing on David’s cries in Psalm 27, Bishop Lance talks about what it means to seek God’s presence, not just His blessings.
He points out that David wasn’t chasing titles or platforms: "The only thing that we can find that David ever really chased and sought after was the presence of the Lord." That hits hard if you’ve ever chased status, success, or the next high, hoping it would fill the gap inside. Bishop Lance brings his own history of addiction into sharp focus with one unforgettable line: "I don't need cocaine no more because I'm drinking living water.
I don't need Jack Daniel's anymore because I am eating the bread out of heaven." For anyone trying to move away from alcohol or drugs, this picture of spiritual contentment offers a different way to look at what real fulfilment could be. You’ll hear a strong challenge to religious performance and ministry ambition.
He warns about being "in love with ministry and not in love with Jesus," and calls out how easily people build their identity around roles, titles, or church politics instead of their relationship with God. The heart of the episode is clear: security and purpose come from intimacy with God, from "the face of God," not from human approval.
Through David’s battle, whether facing Saul or Absalom, Bishop Lance keeps pointing back to one main pursuit: to dwell in God’s presence and find identity in Christ. If you’re tired of chasing things that never truly satisfy, this message might prompt you to ask what – or who – you’re really living for.
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