“Though a host encamp against me, my heart will not fear; though war arise against me, in spite of this I shall be confident.”
—Psalm 27:3

David is a primary figure not only within Judaism but to everyone who believes the Bible. He was described as a man who was after (in pursuit of) God’s own heart. It is powerful and beautiful that although he was a warrior, David had a sensitive soul and loved HaShem deeply. And as today’s verse indicates, he had incredible confidence in God.

Every human being in every generation is assaulted by fear at some point. All around us there are problems and threats that we can neither prevent nor control. Natural disasters sometimes strike without warning. An accident or bad doctor’s report can change a person’s life in a moment. Financial concerns torment many. And, of course, the biggest fear that plagues mankind is the fear of death. Why? Because we have no control over it. We don’t know when or how we’re going to die, and sadly, many people have no idea where they’re going when they die, and the fear of the unknown is the most ominous of all.

But when we put our confidence in God, no matter what we’re facing—whether it’s death, things past, things present, things to come, or any created thing—we become more than conquerors through Him who loves us. (See Romans 8:35–39.) God is our confidence. David declared,

“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the defense of my life; whom shall I dread?” (Ps. 27:1). I believe Messiah Jesus is saying to you and me today, “Be strong and courageous in Me. Be afraid of nothing.”

Father, Your Word tells us over a hundred times not to be afraid; forgive me for fearing. I ask You to help me walk in divine courage. In this life, I’m surrounded by so many circumstances that seek to put fear and dread on me. Father God, I ask You to strengthen my confidence in You today. Father, by the power of the Ruach HaKodesh, deepen my intimacy with You so I will have the confidence in You that David expressed in Psalm 27 and I won’t fear anything or anyone. I ask this in Yeshua’s name.

Rabbi Kirt A. Schneider, Rivers of Revelation (Lake Mary, FL: Charisma House, 2020), Used by permission.