ממי אירא
יהוה מעוז־חיּי
ממי אפחד
The Lord is my light and salvation
whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the fortress of my life
whom shall I dread?
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There is a sense of irony in this Psalm. The rhetorical question, echoed "whom shall I fear?" does not actually elicit the response, that I will fear no one. In fact, the answer to the question is actually, "You Lord, I fear you; though you are my light and my salvation, you are also the one who creates distress. Because I gave my life to you, I am at your mercy. Do as you will, and forgive my fear of the unknown."
Here I am reminded again of the verse in Amazing Grace, 'Twas Grace that taught my heart to fear, and Grace my fears relieved!" With the total holiness of God in view, our sin becomes most stark, a defiant speck in a consuming light.
Perhaps it is not so much that there is security in God, but rather, that the fear of God trivializes all other fears.
"Then he isn't safe?" asked Lucy.
"Safe?" said Mr. Beaver; "Who said anything about safe? 'Course he isn't safe. But he's good. He's the king I tell you."
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