Heavenly Devotion: Psalm 27 – God Is My Light and Salvation

Psalm 27 – God Is My Light & My Salvation

(Written by Robert Quay)

The Psalmist David describes the danger of evil men and enemies surrounding him. He mentions God as my Light, Salvation, Stronghold, and Shelter, ascribing who God is to him that he can trust for deliverance. 

The psalm reveals that David was in great danger from violent evildoers who wanted to kill him (v.2) and were lying about him (v.12). But despite this difficult and dangerous situation, David was confident (v.3), courageous (v.14), and unafraid (v.1). In this psalm, David teaches us that, when we know the Lord and trust Him, He helps us overcome the fears that can paralyze our lives. 

Like David, we do have the fear of the circumstances (v.1-6), fear of failure (v.7-10), and fear of the future (v.11-14). David’s response to such fears is to dwell in God’s house and seek Him (v.4, 8). That was his secret and chief desire.  Surely, this is what we also can and should do, as we enter and rest in His presence. He ends by saying in verse 14, wait for the Lord, be strong, and let your heart take courage wait for the Lord! 

Therefore, David rightly states in verse one, “The Lord is my light and my salvation — so why should I be afraid?” (NLT). My dear brothers and sisters, is this a reality in our walk with God?

 

Let’s read Psalm 27

Of David.

1 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?

2 When the wicked advance against me

    to devour me,

it is my enemies and my foes

    who will stumble and fall.

3 Though an army besiege me,

    my heart will not fear;

though war break out against me,

    even then I will be confident.

4 One thing I ask from the Lord,

    this only do I seek:

that I may dwell in the house of the Lord

    all the days of my life,

to gaze on the beauty of the Lord

    and to seek him in his temple.

5 For in the day of trouble

    he will keep me safe in his dwelling;

he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent

    and set me high upon a rock.

6 Then my head will be exalted

    above the enemies who surround me;

at his sacred tent I will sacrifice with shouts of joy;

    I will sing and make music to the Lord.

7 Hear my voice when I call, Lord;

    be merciful to me and answer me.

8 My heart says of you, “Seek his face!”

    Your face, Lord, I will seek.

9 Do not hide your face from me,

    do not turn your servant away in anger;

    you have been my helper.

Do not reject me or forsake me,

    God my Savior.

10 Though my father and mother forsake me,

    the Lord will receive me.

11 Teach me your way, Lord;

    lead me in a straight path

    because of my oppressors.

12 Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes,

    for false witnesses rise up against me,

    spouting malicious accusations.

13 I remain confident of this:

    I will see the goodness of the Lord

    in the land of the living.

14 Wait for the Lord;

    be strong and take heart

    and wait for the Lord.

 

Let’s pray

Heavenly Father, we thank You that You are our Light and salvation. Enable us to always seek You from our hearts as we face the trials and challenges of life’s journey.  We know that despite the darkness around us Your light will direct us unto the paths of righteousness. We thank You, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.