As a young man, I felt larger than life; I lifted weights and was brimming with youthful vigor. My brother, who could benchpress more than 400 pounds, was my shadow. With him beside me, I walked with confidence, as if no one would dare challenge me. I didn’t seek fights or act cruelly, but his presence was my armor. God, looking down, must’ve chuckled at my confidence, amused by my trust in human strength.
Psalm 27:1 sings a bolder truth:
“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?”
David penned these words amid real dangers! Mighty armies chased him, he fought giants, and his own son betrayed him. Yet, he didn’t lean on swords or soldiers. His anchor was God, the unshakable fortress.
Life’s storms cast long shadows. Doubt, grief, and uncertainty plague us all. They whisper fear, tempting us to rely on our own frail might. But God is our true stronghold, a refuge no enemy can storm. His light pierces our darkness; His salvation steadies our hearts. When we rest in Him, fear loses its grip. So, stand tall, not in your own power, but in His boundless strength.
With the Lord as your light, what shadow can dim your courage? Trust Him, and walk unafraid.
I’m Lonnie Davis, and these are thoughts worth thinking.