I remain confident of this; I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.

These verses from Psalm 27 rise as some of my favorites in the Bible. David begins by reminding himself that the Lord is his light and salvation and stronghold; thus, he fears no one.

JRR Tolkien illustrated this truth in his Lord of the Rings trilogy. The battle of Helm’s Deep appears tragically lost. Tolkien, a devout Christian, wove Biblical truth throughout his books, and here depicts both standing strong in the midst of chaos, and the conquering appearance of the light of the Lord.

Peter Jackson channelled his inner Tolkien to capture the scene in The Two Towers.

I’m reminded that this day is the only day I have. So, I choose to stand up, take heart, and wait for the Lord. I choose to remain confident in his goodness, whether I see it today or not.

Week seven of reading the Bible cover to cover