Stepping in the Light

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?

When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.

Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.

a Psalm of David.  Psalm 27:1-3

Webster defines 'light' as something that makes vision possible.

Because the LORD is my light and salvation, I have nothing and no one to be afraid of.  When I read this verse today, the first thing that jumped off the page was the fact that the LORD is my Light! 

So, what exactly, does light do?

    It removes darkness-

    It allows me to see what is before me, beside me and behind me-

    It allows me NOT to be caught off guard or be unaware of my surroundings-

    It illuminates the course of my steps-

    It allows me to step forward in confidence! (Verse 3)

In verse 2, an interesting thing happens...

    The very Light that keeps us from falling, causes our enemies and foes to stumble and fall!

The very ONE Who keeps us from falling, causes our enemies to lose their footing!  Their footholds!

Vs 3-My heart-my very being will not fear even when I am surrounded:

    By enemies-

    By foes-

When circumstances I find myself in seem to overwhelm me, deep down inside I will not be shaken.

Though war should rise against me, in this one thing I will be confident, sure, certain!  That with Christ I shall have no fear!

My Light vanquishes all darkness.

What a promise!

    But that's just me!

    Stepping in the Light

E.E. Hewitt 1890

Trying to walk in the steps of the Saviour,

Trying to follow our Saviour and King;

Shaping our lives by His blessed example,

Happy, how happy, the songs that we bring.

Pressing more closely to Him who is leading,

When we are tempted to turn from the way;

Trusting the arm that is strong to defend us,

Happy, how Happy, our praises each day!

Walking in footsteps of gentle forbearance,

Footsteps of faithfulness, mercy and love;

Looking to Him for the grace freely promised,

Happy, how happy, our journey above!

Trying to walk in the steps of the Saviour,

upward, still upward, we'll follow our Guide;

When we shall see Him, 'the King in His beauty,'

Happy, how happy, our place at His side!

chorus:

How beautiful to walk in the steps of the Saviour,

Stepping in the Light, stepping in the Light;

How beautiful to walk in the steps of the Saviour,

Led in paths of light!