July 8, 2025
Psalm 27:1
“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?”
Think of a time you were at home during a powerful thunderstorm. You know the storms I mean, those “good ole” southwestern Ontario summer experiences where the wind howls, trees bend, and suddenly, everything goes dark. The power is out.
What do you feel in such moments? Uneasy, a bit concerned, fearful? If you are like me, in power outages, you will reach for a flashlight or a maybe a candle to try and dispel the darkness. Isn’t it interesting that the smallest beam of light brings a sense of relief to us. We can see our surroundings, and we can move safely, and feel secure.
There is a remarkable clarity in David’s words. He doesn’t say “The Lord gives me light,” though that would be true. He says, “The Lord is my light.” Ok, I admit the distinction may be slight between these two phrases. But there is a distinction that we need to note, Light is not just something God provides, Galatians 5: 5 tell us “God is light, and there is no darkness in him at all.
David wrote this psalm while surrounded by danger, enemies encamped around him, his rivals were plotting his fall. Yet he begins not with fear, but with faith. Why? Because he knows the nature of the One in whom he trusts. In the thick of the shadows, David has found a Light that does not waver or fade.
Light in Scripture often symbolizes truth, purity, and God’s revealing presence. To say “The Lord is my light” is to say: “God shows me what is true, God leads me on the right path, and His presence is with me even in my darkest night.”
In summer, we may feel safe and energized by the longer days. But life’s shadows still come: fear, anxiety, illness, uncertainty. When they do, this verse becomes our anchor.
Summer's longer days can bring energy and safety, but challenges like fear and uncertainty still arise. In these moments, this verse offers constant reassurance: No matter how long the night or how fierce the storm, God remains our light, unchanging, unshakable, and near.
There is a remarkable clarity in David’s words. He doesn’t say “The Lord gives me light,” though that would be true. He says, “The Lord is my light.” Ok, I admit the distinction may be slight between these two phrases. But there is a distinction that we need to note, Light is not just something God provides, Galatians 5: 5 tell us “God is light, and there is no darkness in him at all.
David wrote this psalm while surrounded by danger, enemies encamped around him, his rivals were plotting his fall. Yet he begins not with fear, but with faith. Why? Because he knows the nature of the One in whom he trusts. In the thick of the shadows, David has found a Light that does not waver or fade.
Light in Scripture often symbolizes truth, purity, and God’s revealing presence. To say “The Lord is my light” is to say: “God shows me what is true, God leads me on the right path, and His presence is with me even in my darkest night.”
In summer, we may feel safe and energized by the longer days. But life’s shadows still come: fear, anxiety, illness, uncertainty. When they do, this verse becomes our anchor.
Summer's longer days can bring energy and safety, but challenges like fear and uncertainty still arise. In these moments, this verse offers constant reassurance: No matter how long the night or how fierce the storm, God remains our light, unchanging, unshakable, and near.
Psalm 27 teaches us how to understand David's declaration the Lord is my light." David is saying: “I may not see the whole road, but I see enough. God is present with me. And that’s enough for today.”
Reflect
Reflect on a fear you are currently carrying, big or small. Write it down. Read Psalm 27:1 slowly, out loud if possible. Replace “whom” with the specific fear you named.
The Lord is my light and my salvation—why should I fear [name your fear]?
Let’s Pray
Lord, my Light and my Salvation,
Thank You that I never face fear alone. You are the light that leads me, the strength that holds me, the truth that steadies me.
Shine into every anxious thought and shadowy place within me.
For Today, I want to walk in Your light.
Amen.
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