Whom Shall I Fear?
“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 (NIV)
David asks two questions with one answer. The Lord is my light — He shows the way. My salvation — He rescues. My stronghold — He protects. If God is all that, fear must answer: whom shall I fear?
Fear names people, outcomes, and unknowns. David does not pretend danger is gone. He names who holds him. You can borrow his questions today: if God is my light and stronghold, who really rules my fear?
Answer the Question
- 1Write down one fear that feels big today.
- 2Say aloud: 'The Lord is my light and stronghold. Whom shall I fear?'
Lord, You are my light, salvation, and stronghold. Replace my fear with trust as I face this day.
If God is your stronghold today, what fear loses its right to name you?
What is a 'stronghold' in Psalm 27?
A fortified place of safety — a picture of God as refuge and defense when threats feel close.
Does this mean fear disappears instantly?
David's questions reframe fear by naming God's role. Courage grows as trust in God deepens.
Why pair light and salvation?
Light shows the path; salvation delivers. Together they mean God guides and rescues His people.