By AL SANDERS
our attention is the fact that there are three important areas of our daily existence mentioned here. Notice that we are assured of light, salvation and strength. Actually, for the believer, these three items can never be separated from one another. Oxford University has as its motto “ The Lord Is My Light." That is quite a testimony, even if it is not always adhered to in these more modern days. But, the truth of the matter is that to believe Cod provides light is not all that David has in mind. He is thinking far more than that. He is talking about that perfect light which brings forth salvation and strength. There is light within; there is light around; there is light reflected from the Christian. At the same time, there is light that will be revealed to us, too. To know that God is light is one thing. James reminds us, how ever, that the demons believe also, and they tremhle.-What we are say ing is that David is confessing far more than the fact that Cod is light.
A lot of people who are not be lievers would agree with that. The Psalmist is testifying that the Lord is his light. There is the personal and practical application which makes all the difference in the world. Da vid had found life and light in a Person. "The Lord is my salvation." The word for Lord is “ El Shaddai." It means the Covenant-Keeper, the One who never goes back on any of His promises. Acts 4:12 assures, "Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved." No wonder David could ask the rhetorical question, “Whom shall I fear?" The idea of fear here does not mean just anxiety, as it does at the end of the verse, but also rep resents the consideration that there is no one else deserving of our reverential, trust. “Who is there whom I can worship as I ought to praise the Lord?" There should be a natural and holy fear of offend- Page 27
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