Psalm twenty-seven was superscribed “before being anointed”. It indicates when it was made, which was before David was anointed king over all of Israel. David is showing his gratitude for the salvation and the elevation received through God’s protection and showing his devotion to the Lord through this Psalm. In it he makes the request to be permitted to dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of his life. He expresses how much God means to him by worshiping Him with all his heart and soul (Makrakis, 161). It is a prayer of Praise from David that expresses his confidence in the Lord, followed by a description of how God will protect him from his enemies. Because he is a devout worshiper of God, God will keep him safe from all troubles. (Bratcher, 261).David stressed two main themes in Psalm twenty-seven; the first was Faith, and the second fear. He said, “The Lord is my light and my salvation,” light represents joy, and righteousness, and salvation represents safety and deliverance. David knew that there was joy and safety in the Lord, and in serving the Lord. He then continues on and says, “Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life, of whom shall I be afraid?” David finds his strength in the Lord and knows that he has no reason to fear with God on his side. His soul is free from fear because the Lord defends his life. David was not afraid of a whole army, because he has the Lord; he has no reason to fear. This psalm relates to a season of darkness when David’s faith and courage were somewhat shaken by the power of his enemies. David received both illumination and the power of God, which naturally remove from the soul all fear and timidity. He offers the Lord thanks and he expresses his gratitude to God for saving him from many dangers, having a safeguarded his life, and for defending him with His own power (Makrakis, 161). David was so thankful that the...
