Psalm 27:1 “The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the defense of my life; Whom shall I dread?”

NO FEAR

Are you afraid of the dark?  Were you as a child?  It’s a pretty normal thing.  When you can’t see what’s going on around you it can be a little uncomfortable.  Aren’t you glad the Lord is called light?  He can light the darkest places.  His light is bright, unlike that flashlight you pulled out of the drawer when the power went out, only to find the batteries were just about dead.  Lol.

David says in this Psalm that he is confident in Whom he trusted.  He calls God his light, his salvation and his defense.  So, there is no fear.  There is no need to dread.  That brings peace.  Don’t you want peace?  That God who was all those things to David is the same God who is those things to us.

TEACHING MOMENT

The next time you put your child to bed, turn off all the lights.  Make it as dark as possible.  Then read this verse to them by flashlight.  Talk about how the Lord is the only light we need.  The only danger your child has in the dark is if they are walking and trip on something.  There is NOTHING that can touch them unless God allows it, and if He does, it’s for their good.

Now it is important for little Johnny to know, however, that he should not intentionally put himself into dark places, unless the Lord has directed him there.  Believers should never choose darkness.  We should be drawn to light.  But there may be a time when the Lord sends us in a “dark place” with His light.  If He does, rest assured He will be our salvation and defense.

Are you in a dark place right now?  Do you feel like the darkness is closing in around you?  Don’t you think it’s time to let the light of the Lord shine?  He can light the darkest days.  He can shine through you, if you let Him.

O God, be my light today.  Shine through me so others will be drawn to You, like moths to a street light.