Apr 18, 2026

THE LORD IS MY SALVATION

Passage: bible.psalm 27:1-14

Key verse: 1

NIV

chapter 27

1. [Of David.] 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?

2. When the wicked advance against me to devour me, it is my enemies and my foes who will stumble and fall.

3. Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then I will be confident.

4. One thing I ask from the LORD, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple.

5. For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock.

6. Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his sacred tent I will sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the LORD.

7. Hear my voice when I call, Lord; be merciful to me and answer me.

8. My heart says of you, "Seek his face!" Your face, Lord, I will seek.

9. Do not hide your face from me, do not turn your servant away in anger; you have been my helper. Do not reject me or forsake me, God my Savior.

10. Though my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will receive me.

11. Teach me your way, Lord; lead me in a straight path because of my oppressors.

12. Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, spouting malicious accusations.

13. I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.

14. Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.

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David proclaims, “The Lord is my light and my salvation… (1a)” and “The Lord is the stronghold of my life (1c)”. Light, salvation, and stronghold refer to David’s way of life and his security.
David’s foes were so many (Ps 3:1), even his son rose up against him (2 Sam15:13). He alone fought Goliath, but when King Saul tried to kill him, his heart sank. He said, “There is only a step between me and death (1 Sam 20:3c)”. When his own son Absalom rebelled against him, David said, “We must leave immediately” (2 Sam 15:14b) in an urgent situation.
Yet, David was confident in times of trouble. First of all, David sought God (4, 8). He prayed to God, “Do not hide your face from me, do not reject me or forsake me, God my Savior (9)”. And he remained confident. He waited for the goodness of the Lord (13). God blessed his faith and not only saved him but also raised him and set him high upon a rock (5b).

Prayer: Lord, help me be still in times of trouble and pray rather than be captured by fear.

One Word: The Lord is my salvation

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