Confidence in God amid adversities
"The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom should I fear? The LORD is my life’s refuge; of whom should I be afraid? When evildoers come at me to devour my flesh, these my enemies and foes themselves stumble and fall. Though an army encamp against me, my heart does not fear; though war be waged against me, even then do I trust." (Psalm 27:1–3) These verses from Psalm 27 present a bold proclamation of confidence in the face of adversity, grounded in an unshakable trust in the Lord's saving presence. The psalmist’s declaration is not abstract optimism, but a deeply personal testimony of lived faith amidst real danger. The metaphors of “light,” “salvation,” and “refuge” convey not merely what God gives, but who God is to the believer. Light dispels darkness, salvation delivers from peril, and refuge offers shelter in the midst of a storm. The psalmist thus affirms that with God as his constant companion, fear has no dominion. This Psalm teaches the radical security that fl...