DCLM Daily Manna 12 March 2026: Antidote For Fear
Text: Psalm 27:1-14 (KJV)
1 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?
2 When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.
3 Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.
4 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.
5 For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.
6 And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.
7 Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me.
8 When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek.
9 Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.
10 When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up.
11 Teach me thy way, O LORD, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies.
12 Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty.
13 I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.
14 Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.
KEY VERSE: Psalm 27:1,2
“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? …When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.”
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During World War 2, a military governor met with General George Patton in Sicily. When he praised Patton for his courage and bravery, the general replied, “Sir, I am not a brave man… The truth is, I am an utter craven coward. I have never been within the sound of a gunshot or in sight of battle in my whole life that I wasn’t so scared that I had sweat in the palms of my hands.” Years later, when Patton’s autobiography was published, it contained this significant statement by the general: “I learned very early in my life never to take counsel of my fears.”
In today’s text, David, the author of this psalm, faced significant difficulties and life-threatening dangers. However, instead of dwelling on his troubles, he sings of his trust and reliance on God. His confession that the Lord is his light and salvation in whatever troublesome conditions that may arise is the antidote for fear.
Often, our fears are authentic as we face real threats and dangers. Other times, the fear is unreal and triggered by mere imaginary expectations. We can turn our fears to faith by looking unto God instead of focusing on the problems. Spending quality time in God’s presence lightens our darkness and gives us a better perspective of what makes us afraid. With divine illumination, we frequently find that the causes of our fear are like mere scarecrows, and we can perch on them by faith.
To be free from fear, you need to trust God, commit yourself to seeking Him daily, pray to Him in faith, and patiently wait for Him to act on your behalf. God alone has the solution to all the problems you face in life. So, if, like the psalmist, your chief end in life is to seek and abide in the presence of God, there are no enemies strong enough to intimidate or conquer you.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
Those who fear God need fear nothing else.
THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Numbers 14-15
DCLM Daily Manna 12 March 2026
