Day 8 - Our Strength & Confidence
- Pastor b.Side
- Jan 8
- 2 min read
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? - Psalm 27:1
The Bible teaches that we can’t do anything apart from God, let alone do things that please Him. As humans, we are depraved, corrupt, and condemned. Unless God breathes life into us daily, we die. We’re lying to ourselves if we believe we have confidence and strength without considering God. We aren’t as independent or self-sufficient as we might think…
The LORD is the strength of life, just like the Bible says. Strength doesn’t come from our human nature and determination; it comes from God. God is eternally self-existing and self-sustaining. All strength and ability must arise from the effects of His glory. We must seek God’s glory and provision to overcome depravity, corruption, and condemnation. Then, we can receive the benefits of His glory, being equipped with a strength that holds eternal value.
“The LORD [is] my light and my salvation…”
The LORD is “light” AND “salvation.” As our “light,” His glory illuminates the issues of our corrupted souls and guides us to a better path. Salvation is the destination to which He leads us. The light of His glory points to Himself since He IS salvation. Salvation from what? Salvation from sin, death, and hell. The manifestation of God’s “light” and “salvation” isn’t ambiguous. In John 8:12, Jesus said that He is the “Light of the world.” Jesus is “the Christ,” meaning “Messiah.” He is the Savior of the world. His incarnation, life, death, resurrection, ascension, and second coming serve to deliver condemned souls into the presence of the Father with the approval of His righteousness. This is how we gain strength that has lasting value.
“The LORD [is] the strength of my life…”
The kind of strength described in the Bible here is the strength to die to the depravity of our flesh in repentance. We’re talking about the strength to pick up our crosses daily to follow Jesus. We’re talking about the strength He provides through His Spirit to live according to His righteousness and holiness in a fallen and corrupted world. We’re talking about strength to be more than conquerors, succumbing to physical death but living eternally conformed to His glory anyway. What human form of strength can compare to this?
This is why we don’t have to be afraid. The scariest thing in the world—death and the inevitable facing of God in judgment—has been handled favorably on our behalf by God Himself!
Prayer for today
Our Father in heaven, we’re thankful knowing that Your glory, manifested as Jesus Christ, exposes the issues of our hearts to correct them according to the work You have completed through Your mercy and grace. Thank You, God, for granting us access to Your light, salvation, and strength. Keep us from the fear of anything that would prevent us from thanking You, praising You, and serving Your eternal purposes today. It’s in the name of our Light, our Savior, and our Strength, Jesus Christ, that we pray these things. Amen.
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