Verse 1 opens with an exuberant confession of faith. As in the preceding psalms David’s intensely personal faith is reflected in the use of the possessive pronoun: “my light,” “my salvation.” Similarly we read in Psalm 23:1: “The Lord is my shepherd.” Biblical faith is relational at its core, as has been noted earlier. Yahweh prepares us for the Incarnation, the supreme personal event of history by calling us into communion with Himself, and building a strong relationship with us as we learn of His