Psalms 27:1
Psalms 27:1
(A Psalm of David.) The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
David's light, salvation, and stronghold is the Lord. During David's time of need, the Lord was his salvation from his enemies. In spite of his military prowess, David never forgot that his ultimate victory was due to God. He realized that he had nothing to fear when he considered the Lord filling these roles. Likewise, we do not need to fear because the Lord keeps us safe. In this great hymn of triumph, we are declaring our trust in the Lord to save us. There is no doubt that David's proclamation should be recited by all the saints of God. This is because the Lord Jesus is the light of the world, and in Him is life eternal, as well as safety and strength, purity and peace. He provides security and salvation for all who believe. He has conquered sin and death through His sacrifice. As we are guided and led by His eternal light, we are filled with the divine light of a heavenly birth. The light of His love dispels all darkness, soothes all sorrows, calms our fears, and directs us to the path of righteousness and truth. Not only is He our light and salvation, but He is also our strength, our peace, and our God.
2 Timothy 1:7
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Luke 13:24
Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
Hebrews 2:10
For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.
Psalms 138:7
Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.