Daily Bread

The Lord is my light and my salvation — whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life — of whom shall I be afraid? —Psalm 27:1

Thoughts on Today's Verse...
In the storm — with lightning ripping through the sky, winds howling, and surf crashing — stands the light of a lighthouse that guides the way, strong against the elements and a beacon of direction and hope. Yes, the Lord, Yahweh the God of Israel, the Almighty Creator of all things, is my light and my salvation. My life, the eternal part of me, is entrusted with Him. I choose not to fear. I place my trust in Him because "The Lord is my light and my salvation...!"

Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. —Psalm 34:14

Thoughts on Today's Verse...
It is not enough to turn from evil. We can clean the putrid things out of our lives and hearts, but if we do not actively pursue what is good, then a worse evil can rush into the void, and our second condition becomes worse than the first (Matthew 12:43-45). So, let's be people who turn from evil, become eager to do what is good, and with a passion choose to "wage peace."