Psalm 27:1 (KJV) - 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?
In these times of economic hardship many are losing their jobs, their pensions, even their homes but I heard a report that gyms are booming. It seems that even when times are hard this generation doesn’t want to give up their workout. On the same note, have you ever noticed that in January, right after we have eaten our way through the holidays and made those New Year’s resolutions, the stores feature all of the exercise equipment for sale? There is something within us that desires strength and stamina. Deep inside our psyche we know that this will somehow make our lives better. But how do we view our spiritual health?
The verse for this week is thought to have been written by David when he was exiled and running for his life. He had lost the throne, his family had turned against him, the people had rejected him and his future was not very sure. Still David looked toward Jerusalem and poured out his soul unto the Lord. “The Lord is my light, my salvation, my strength…of whom shall I be afraid?” In the light of all that David had lost his desire was to seek the Lord. The “one thing” that he desired was not his throne, his family, or his power, it was to dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 27:4 (KJV) “One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple.” This fallen king knew that his strength came from spending time beholding the beauty of God and seeking the Lord.
There is not one thing on this earth that will not fail you. The government, your family, your health, your wealth, your best laid plans will let you down but there is one place that you can invest everything and your time and energy will be held on rock solid ground. Doesn’t it make sense to invest in the sure thing? When the Lord is the strength of your life there is nothing to fear. What is your one thing? What are you seeking, desiring, and longing for with all of your heart? Can you say with David, "The Lord is the strength of my Life?"
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