Psalm 27:1-4 A Psalm of David. "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? (2) When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell. (3) Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident. (4) One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple."
In these four verses we find a declarative statement, experience, hope, and
desire. "The Lord is...." No matter what is happening in my life,
those three words never change. The Lord is... my light. He is the One who
illuminates my path and gives me understanding concerning situations and
circumstances. The Lord is... my salvation. He is my Deliverer! He is my
constant Companion even when I am walking in the valley of shadows. He is with
me. The Lord is my strength. He is the One who encourages me when times come
upon me that make me think, "I can't do this." He reminds me that I
can do all things through Christ which strengthens me. Those are declarative
statements of truth. The Lord is.. He never changes.
My experience tells me that those great truths become reality in my life when
Satan would try to destroy me. My Lord tells me that I belong to Him and no
weapon formed against me will be successful. My Lord tells me that His blood
has washed away all my sins and nothing can separate me from His love. My Lord
tells me that when the accuser of the brethren stands against me, Jesus stands
for me! These great truths and past experiences secures the hope within me that
holds me tight in the precious arms of my Lord and Saviour. I can have complete
confidence in my Lord's love and ability to deliver me. As I meditate upon
these things, my desire grows within me that tells me I want to walk just as
close as I possibly can to my precious Lord. I want to live in constant
fellowship with Him that by faith I might see His glorious beauty and gain in
His divine knowledge. My prayer is that these things will always be at the
forefront of my daily walk.
I am weak but Thou art strong
Jesus keep me from all wrong
I'll be satisfied as long as I walk
Dear Lord, close to Thee.
Just a closer walk with Thee
Grant it Jesus, is my plea
Daily walkin' close to Thee
Let it be, dear Lord, let it be.