“The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?
The LORD is the stronghold of my life – of whom shall I be afraid?”
Psalm 27:1-2
God has saved me and His light directs me. Because of this, I never need to seek help, direction, or protection from anyone else or look anywhere else.
My past is forgiven.
My present is illuminated.
My future is secure.
God is my protector and sustainer. When the Creator of the universe is your stronghold, there is none higher or better!
Nothing surprises Him.
Nothing hinders Him.
Nothing is too difficult for Him.
He is the light – in Him is no darkness. And (wonder of wonders) He is my light. If you and I were meeting in person, I would look you in the eyes and ask: Is He your light? Would you like Him to be?
David’s words in Psalm 27:1-2 flow from a life lived by learning them. He was a credible witness to God as a stronghold. Picture Him on the run from Saul, clinging to the rock face on one side of the mountain as Saul closed in on the other. Picture him betrayed by his own son. This is the David who wrote Psalm 27 and many others.
The Psalms of David are not merely beautiful poetry—and a balm to hurting hearts – they are diamonds forged from stress, suffering, and difficult circumstances. David can share this truth because David lived this truth.
David declared the Lord his stronghold. He was the one David ran to and held on to in literal life and death situations. Who do you run to when life is hard? Who protects you from evil? Who catches you when you fall?
Hard times reveal the heart. When life gets difficult, the veneer is stripped away and the truth laid bare. The trials of life either prove our witness real or render it meaningless. We prepare best for the bad days by using the in-between days to abide in Him.
Can you declare with David: The Lord is my light…my salvation…my stronghold?
This week’s devotional video features Laura’s teaching lecture on I Corinthians 9. Paul begins by outlining the reasons why he has the right to financial support as an apostle, then changes course to explain why he willingly lays down that right. Paul’s words challenge us to ask ourselves what we’re willing to surrender for the sake of the Gospel.
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