The Landmine of Fear
READ | Psalm 27:1-4
Psalm 27:1-4 (New American Standard Bible)
New American Standard Bible (NASB)
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Psalm 27
A Psalm of Fearless Trust in God.
A Psalm of David.
1The LORD is my (A)light and my (B)salvation;
Whom shall I fear?
The LORD is the (C)defense of my life;
(D)Whom shall I dread?
2When evildoers came upon me to (E)devour my flesh,
My adversaries and my enemies, they (F)stumbled and fell.
3Though a (G)host encamp against me,
My heart will not fear;
Though war arise against me,
In spite of this I shall be (H)confident.
4(I)One thing I have asked from the LORD, that I shall seek:
That I may (J)dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life,
To behold (K)the [a]beauty of the LORD
And to [b](L)meditate in His temple.
Fear has been a part of man’s emotional makeup since the fall. When Adam and Eve rebelled against God, they hid themselves from Him and were afraid (Gen. 3:10). Things haven’t changed much. Anxiety often affects our thinking and controls our actions. It can keep us boxed in and unwilling to venture into unknown territory.
Let these truths help you defeat fear. He is:
• Almighty. Through our Savior’s perfect life and His sacrifice on the cross, our two greatest enemies have been defeated—Satan and death. Jesus ransomed us from slavery to sin; the Devil has lost control over our lives. What’s more, we no longer face eternal separation from God. Jesus’ physical death has become the gateway to heaven, where we will live with the Father forever.
• Always with us. God called Abraham to move away from all that was familiar, but He Himself promised to remain nearby. In Matthew 28:20, we are similarly reassured by Jesus. Through the indwelling Holy Spirit, we as believers have God not only near us but also in us. Nothing can ever separate us from Him—not past mistakes, present circumstances, or difficult people (Rom. 8:38-39).
• Actively involved. God promises us His help, and He always keeps His word. He knows what is happening in our lives and can turn hardships into a time of spiritual growth and ultimate blessing.
God Himself is the reason we should not fear. Grasp the truth of His power, presence, and involvement, and use them to disarm the landmine of fear.
-Daily Devotional, InTouch.org
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