Days of Praise Podcast
Whom Shall I Fear?
“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?” (Psalm 27:1)
David had more than his share of opposition. His father an... More...
- Duration:
- 3m
- Broadcast on:
- 22 Jul 2024
- Audio Format:
- mp3
Welcome to the Days of Praise podcast, a daily devotional by the Institute for Creation Research. "Whom shall I fear? 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?" (Psalme 27 and 1) David had more than his share of opposition. His father and older brothers thought little of him. King Saul relentlessly pursued him. His generals oftentimes conspired against him. His own son tried to usurp his throne. If anyone had opportunity to trust God for deliverance, David did. In this psalm, an anthem of trust, David reveals his special relationship with his God that buoyed him in times of trouble. As we read in our text, his Lord was his light, salvation, and strength. And so he is to us. The Lord is my light. When we walk in his light, we do not stumble. Enemies are not able to hide in the dark and catch us by surprise. He vanquishes the darkness. Rejoice not against me, O my enemy. When I fall, I shall arise. When I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me. The Lord is my salvation. God delivers his children from physical and spiritual danger, including deliverance from the penalty of sin. Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of your name and deliver us and purge away our sins for your name's sake. The Lord is the strength of my life. God is our defense, a place of refuge. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my strength in whom I will trust, my buckler and the horn of my salvation and my high tower. Even in the face of seemingly overwhelming opposition, we have no need to fear. Our focus should be on the source of deliverance rather than on the problem. Wait on the Lord. Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart. Wait, I say, on the Lord. If you've enjoyed today's devotional, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and please rate and review so more listeners can find us. To support ICR's ministry, visit icr.org/donate. Your gift of any amount helps us reach others with biblical truth and encouragement. Thanks for listening. We hope you'll start each day with day's praise.