March 27 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?”
This verse is a bold declaration of trust in God’s power and presence. Calling the Lord “my light” speaks to guidance, clarity, and hope. In times of darkness—whether emotional, spiritual, or circumstantial—God illuminates the path and dispels fear.
“My salvation” reminds us that God doesn’t just show the way—He rescues, delivers, and restores. David speaks from experience: he has known danger, betrayal, and war, yet he has also known God’s saving hand again and again.
Finally, “the stronghold of my life” emphasizes protection. A stronghold is a fortified refuge, a safe place against all threats. Because the Lord is all these things—light, salvation, and stronghold—David concludes with two rhetorical questions: Whom shall I fear? Of whom shall I be afraid? The answer is clear: no one.
This verse invites us to examine our own fears and anxieties in light of God’s strength. If God is all that David declares Him to be, what power does fear really have?
Devotion on 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?” — Psalm 27:1 (ESV)
Fear has a way of creeping in—through bad news, uncertainty, loss, or even the echo of past wounds. It whispers lies: You’re alone. You’re not safe. This will overwhelm you. But David, a man who faced enemies, betrayal, and danger, speaks with unwavering confidence: “The Lord is my light and my salvation… the stronghold of my life.”
God is not just a distant protector—He is my light, my salvation, my stronghold. This is the language of relationship. David isn’t speaking of abstract theology; he’s speaking of lived experience. He has walked through valleys, and God’s light has shown the way. He has faced death, and God has saved him. He has been hunted and hated, yet God has been his unshakable refuge.
Because of who God is, David can ask a stunning question: “Whom shall I fear?” It’s not a denial of real threats—it’s a declaration that God is greater than every threat.
This verse calls us to anchor our hearts in the same truth. When fear tries to rise up, we can answer it with God’s character. He is light in the dark. He is rescue in danger. He is refuge when we feel exposed. And He is ours.
Reflection:
• What fears are trying to take root in your heart today?
• How does knowing the Lord as your light, salvation, and stronghold change the way you see those fears?
• Can you recall a time when God brought you through a dark or fearful place?
Prayer:
Lord, You are my light when everything feels uncertain. You are my salvation when I feel overwhelmed. You are my stronghold when the world feels unsafe. Help me to trust in You more deeply. Let Your presence chase away my fear, and fill me with courage to walk in faith. Amen.
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