Daily Devotion in Psalm 3
A title placed at the beginning of Psalm 3 shows the reader this was a song written after King David experienced a great tragedy in his life. His son, Absalom, and others wanted David’s throne and attempted to have the leader killed. The mighty ruler feared for his life.
Many around him thought there was no hope, even from God.
However, David knew better. He recalled God’s protection for him in the past,
and he knew the Lord would do it again.
Israel’s leader knew the Lord was his protector, and nothing
could harm him unless it were God’s will. He also knew that God’s will would be
done in the king’s life, and God would get the glory, although the trial looked
hopeless.
With this confidence, King David lost no sleep over the
matter. His trust was fully on his Lord.
After waking and discovering that he was protected from harm that could have occurred during the night,
David was more encouraged. He knew that even if his enemies were ”tens
thousands of people,” he would still be safe if it was God’s will and with His
help.
The fleeing king knew God could easily administer a
knock-out punch (“… smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone…”). His savior from harm’s way could also loosen the devouring
“bite” (“… broken the teeth…”) the enemy
had on him.
David’s heartbreak from his son and his son’s desire for the
king’s life taught the leader a lesson all believers must learn. We should realize that God can and will
protect His own. If He has done it in
the past, He can do it again! With that
confidence, we, too, should be able to rest comfortably even in adversity.
Today’s Thought:
"The God inside you is bigger than the giant in front of you." — Author Unknown
Words to Understand:
Salvation: This “salvation” is not
referring to being saved from Hell, as it often means in the New Testament. It is deliverance from adversity.
Selah: stop and meditate on these
things, a musical rest
Sustained: to keep alive and
protected, a help.
Today’s Reading:
Psalm 3
1 A Psalm of David, when he
fled from Absalom his son. LORD, how are they increased that trouble
me! many are they that rise up against
me.
2 Many there be which say of my soul,
There is no help for him in God. Selah.
3 But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of
mine head.
4 I cried unto the LORD with my
voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.
5 I laid me down and slept; I awaked;
for the LORD sustained me.
6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set
themselves against me round about.
7 Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine
enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.
8 Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people.
Selah.
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