Walk in the Light!

You need not fear the darkness if you are walking with the Light of the World. 
You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, … nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness. Psalm 91:5-6. 
When I was a boy, I delivered newspapers to about one hundred homes on two streets that were connected by a cemetery. Since I delivered a morning newspaper, I had to be out at 3:00 a.m. walking through that cemetery in the darkness. Sometimes I would be so frightened that I would actually run! I was afraid until I was standing safely under a streetlight on the other side. The scary darkness was dispelled by the light.
This psalmist understands the connection between fear and darkness, but he also knows that God is greater than those fears. He writes, “You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day, nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness” (Ps. 91:5-6). Neither terrors of night nor evil in the darkness need to drive us to fear. We have a God who sent His Son, the Light of the World (John 8:12).
In the light of God’s love and grace and truth, we can find courage, help, and strength to live for Him. – Bill Crowder. Daily Bread. 
Go Light Your World – Chris Rice. 

There is a candle in every soul; Some brightly burning, some dark and cold. There is a Spirit who brings a fire; Ignites a candle and makes His home. 

Prayer: Lord, I come to You, the Light of the World. I want You to bring Your light into the darkness of my fears. Amen. 
INSIGHT: Psalm 91 celebrates the safety and security of those who trust in God. The psalmist warns of danger from insidious schemes of men, uninvited troubles, physical attacks, sickness, and disasters. But the Lord protects those who trust in Him. This psalm does not promise immunity from danger, but security in the midst of it.