A Spectacle Of Glory #286

Read: Psalm 27:1

When you were a child, did you like to sleep with a light on? Somehow a dark bedroom doesn’t seem quite so scary with a nightlight glowing softly in the corner or a door opened just a crack to let the light in the hall shine through. Light chases away fears and gives comfort. In today’s Scripture, David writes, “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?” What a personal statement this is! The Lord is my light and my salvation. It’s not that He gives light; He is light. He doesn’t give salvation; He is salvation. Jesus is light within, light around, light reflected from you, and light to be revealed to you. Don’t be afraid of what’s out there in the dark. The powers of darkness have been utterly broken, and the grip of hell shattered beyond recovery. If Light itself is for you, whom or what in the world could you possibly fear?

Lord, You have rescued me—not only from the growing darkness in this world, but also from the darkness in my own heart and mind. You have lifted me into a light that never fades. Shine in me and through me today, Bright Morning Star!