“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?”

Psalms 27:1

Life has a way of throwing shadows—uncertainty, illness, loss, fear of the future. But Psalm 27:1 cuts through that darkness like a sword of light:

“The Lord is my light and my salvation…”

Not a light. Not a salvation. He is your light. He is your salvation. It’s personal. It’s present. It’s powerful.

When David penned this, he wasn’t in a palace sipping peace. He was surrounded by enemies, slander, betrayal—yet he spoke with boldness. Why?

Because he knew his God.

He didn’t place his confidence in his circumstances but in the character of the Lord—a God who saves, delivers, strengthens, and never forsakes His own.

What Fear Can’t Do

Fear can shake your hands.
Fear can race your heart.
But fear cannot touch your salvation.
It cannot steal your light.
It cannot break the One who holds you.

“Whom shall I fear?”
“Of whom shall I be afraid?”

That’s not denial. That’s defiance—against fear, darkness, and doubt. It’s the bold cry of a heart anchored in truth.

Your Strength Today

Maybe today you feel weak, worn out, or uncertain. Let this verse speaks directly to your heart:

“The Lord is the strength of my life…”

He doesn’t lend you strength—He is your strength.
He doesn’t give you light—He is your light.
He doesn’t offer temporary help—He is your eternal salvation.

Believe it!

Encouragement for Your Day

You don’t have to muster courage from within.
You don’t have to pretend to be fearless.
You just need to rest in the One who is never afraid.

Whatever you’re facing today, say it aloud if you need to:

“The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?”

Let that truth carry you through.

📖 3-Day Reading Plan on God’s Strength & Protection:

Day 1 – Psalm 27:1–6 – Confidence in the face of fear
Day 2 – Isaiah 41:10–13 – God upholds you with His righteous hand
Day 3 – 2 Timothy 1:7 – God has not given you a spirit of fear