October 15, 2023: Of Whom Shall I Be Afraid?

"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)

One big question asked twice was, "Whom shall I fear?" If God is my light and my salvation, and if God is the stronghold of my life, "Whom shall I fear? is answered, "No one!"

Fear is something that everyone faces, but each one faces that fear differently. David faced his fears by knowing who God is. David did not just know about God. David knew God personally. In 1 Samuel 17, David was poised to fight Goliath. When the giant threatened him, David responded with what he knew. "You come at me with spear and javelin (tools made by man), but I come at you in the name of the Lord."

People may come at you with their strength and worldly tools, but when you stand under the shadow of the living God, supernaturally empowered, the table turns in your favor. In Psalm 27, David makes several references to who God is to him. And each reference to God builds his faith, strengthens his confidence, and crushes his fear.

What do you know about God that empowers you to face and overcome your fears? What can you speak out loud when fear comes against you? To overcome fear, we must have the Word of God hidden in our hearts and ready to speak at a moment's notice. Of whom shall you be afraid?