Psalm 27:1 “A song of David. LORD, you are my Light and my Saviour, so why should I be afraid of anyone? The LORD is where my life is safe, so I will be afraid of no one!” (ERV)
The Lord is our light and our salvation. Leaning on the everlasting arms of God, we don’t have any justification for being afraid. He is our strength, and we can take on His strength and be strong in Him.
As we rejoice in God as the source of our strength, He will renew our strength, and give a spring in our step so that we can keep right on marching down the highway of victory.
Isaiah 40:31 “But those who trust in the LORD will become strong again—like eagles that grow new feathers. They will run and not get weak. They will walk and not get tired.”
We need to renew our strength in the Lord. If you feel your strength beginning to decrease, just start rejoicing in the Lord and in His strength. Renew your strength by reading His Word and praising Him.
When we have a problem, we can choose to have either fear or faith. Fear usually puts the focus on us – our situation, and what we can do to affect the outcome. Conversely, faith sets our mind on God’s authority, His control of our lives, and acknowledges His goodness.
David is proclaiming that God is with him even in the midst of trouble. David is always comforted by turning his back to God’s perfect light – holiness, righteousness, and grace. He seeks to be near that light, knowing it will deliver him from the darkness around him in that moment.
Psalm 27:1-5 (MSG) “Light, space, zest— that’s God! So, with him on my side I’m fearless, afraid of no one and nothing. 2 When vandal hordes ride down ready to eat me alive, Those bullies and toughs fall flat on their faces. 3 When besieged, I’m calm as a baby. When all hell breaks loose, I’m collected and cool. 4 I’m asking God for one thing, only one thing: To live with him in his house my whole life long. I’ll contemplate his beauty; I’ll study at his feet. 5 That’s the only quiet, secure place in a noisy world, The perfect getaway, far from the buzz of traffic.
In Psalm 27 we see David’s devotion to the Lord. It shows us three ways to prevent fear from taking root: submitting to God’s leadership, trusting in God’s promises, and declaring God’s power.
Have a joyful day.