IIT UBF - University Bible Fellowship at IIT

Daily Bread

Key Verse: 27:1a

First, the LORD is my light-whom shall I fear? (1-3). David begins and ends on a strong note. The LORD is my light and my salvation-whom shall I fear? The answer is no one. If the LORD is my light, my salvation and the stronghold of my life, I have no one to fear. The LORD is greater than all human armies combined. No matter what enemies we have, if the LORD is with us, we have nothing to fear.

Second, one thing I ask (4-6). David had one singular desire: to dwell in the house of the LORD forever (4; 23:6). Our real home is our Father's house in heaven where there will be much singing and rejoicing.

Third, wait for the LORD (7-14). David had many foes who falsely accused him (12). What did he do in this situation? He sought God's face (a deeper and more intimate relationship with God). He prayed that God may not hide his face from him (9). He ends this psalm with a strong conviction that he will see the goodness of the LORD (13) and a decision to wait for the LORD (14). Faith is waiting upon the LORD.

Prayer: Lord, you are my light and my salvation. I wait on you to deliver me from all enemies. Let me see your face and dwell in your house forever.

One Word: The LORD is my light and salvation