EPISODE · Jan 21, 2026 · 36 MIN
Satisfied in God, Psalm 17
from Ben Smith: All for the Kingdom · host Ben Smith
Episode Title: Satisfied in God | Psalm 17Episode Description:True peace and safety are not found in wealth, power, or human approval—they are found in God. In this episode, Ben Smith explores Psalm 17 and teaches how to keep your attention on God when enemies rise, false accusations are made, or trials press in.Drawing from David’s prayer, Ben highlights three principles for moments of crisis:1. Be ruled by God’s righteousness – Trust God to know your heart and live in obedience to His law.2. Seek refuge in God alone – Pray with confidence and rest in His steadfast love and protection.3. Rejoice in God’s provision – Do not fear or envy the world; be satisfied in God’s presence and care.Ben also reflects on the life of Michael Sattler, a 16th-century Anabaptist martyr, who faced persecution and death yet trusted fully in God’s judgment. This episode encourages believers to remain steadfast in faith, discovering lasting peace and satisfaction in God alone, even in the midst of trials.Key Takeaways:- True security is found only in God.- Prayer and obedience keep our focus on Him.- Worldly threats are fleeting; satisfaction in God is eternal.Listen and be encouraged to fix your eyes on the Lord, even when the world seems against you.
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In this episode of All for the Kingdom, Ben Smith explores Psalm 17 in a message titled “Satisfied in God”, showing how true safety and peace are found not in wealth, power, or human approval, but in the presence of God. David’s prayer reveals a pattern for keeping your attention on God amid trials, false accusations, and enemies who oppose His people. Through careful exposition of the psalm, Ben teaches three ways believers remain focused on God in times of crisis: 1. Being ruled by God’s righteousness – Trusting God to examine and vindicate your heart rather than defending yourself before men, and living obediently to His law. 2. Seeking refuge in God alone – Calling on Him in prayer and trusting His steadfast covenant love, finding protection and nearness in His care. 3. Rejoicing in God’s provision – Not fearing or envying the world, but finding satisfaction in God’s presence, providence, protection, and deliverance. The episode also draws a historical parallel to Michael Sattler, a 16th-century Anabaptist martyr, who, despite facing brutal execution for his faith, entrusted himself wholly to God’s judgment rather than the verdict of men. Ben emphasizes that, like David and Sattler, Christians today can face trials, hostility, and injustice without fear, because lasting peace and security come only from being satisfied in God. This sermon is a reminder that when the world threatens, your focus should remain steadfast on God, discovering true refuge and joy in His presence.
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