Although snakes and public speaking rank at the top of a poll of things Americans fear, the survey also shows a full eight percent of adults are still afraid of the dark. For these people, darkness represents a scary unknown. It’s not the actual dark they fear; it’s what they believe could be lurking in the shadows.

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?

Psalm 27:1

When light dispels darkness, fear is gone. In today’s verse, David says God removes his fear. Notice he doesn’t say the Lord brings light, but, “The Lord is my light.” His presence in any situation scatters away the darkness. David had many enemies, but chose not to fear due to his Heavenly Father’s continual presence. “If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31)

It’s easy to watch the news and experience fear about your nation’s future…but don’t forget the Creator of light is the light in a very dark world. God is and always will be America’s salvation. Ask Him take away fear and replace it with a spirit of power, love and self-discipline for both you and the country’s leaders.

Recommended Reading: II Timothy 1:3-14