Psalm 27:1
“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?”
KJV
Read in Psalm 27Meaning
The LORD is named as light, salvation and the stronghold of life, so fear is relativized by trust in God.
Confidence before enemies
Verses 1–6 confess the LORD as light and stronghold, face armies without surrendering to fear, and center desire on God’s presence and worship.
Read carefully
The LORD is named as light, salvation and the stronghold of life, so fear is relativized by trust in God. Keep the verse within Psalm 27’s movement from confidence, to desire for God’s presence, to lament, guidance and courageous waiting.
Reflection
The LORD is named as light, salvation and the stronghold of life, so fear is relativized by trust in God.