Psalm 3 - 2.3.25
Scripture
Psalms 3:3 NIV
“But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high.”
Observation
This is a psalm of King David expressing his complete trust in God no matter his circumstances. In this passage, King David is surrounded by his enemies. Even his own son, Absalom, is out trying to kill him so he could rule in his dad’s place. Talk about a stressful situation! But, David doesn’t allow any of that stuff to get to him. His eyes are fixed solely on the LORD.
Application
Keeping God on speed dial.
We all face problems in life. I’m not sure if any of us faced problems quite like David here, but nonetheless, we all still face our own problems. The question is how each of us chooses to face our problems. Do we go in full panic mode and totally freak out?! Or maybe we go in full denial mode and try to hope our problems “magically” go away? Who do we turn to when these problems arise?
I want to encourage everyone out there to handle those problems the way King David did here in this psalm. You see, David knew God was BIGGER than any of his problems. David didn’t allow fear to take hold of him no matter how many enemies he was facing-(verse 6). David knew all he had to do was cry out to God and God would hear his voice-(verses 4 & 7). David had confidence that his salvation comes from the LORD-(verse 8).
So if anything is bringing you down, cry out to God for help. Don’t make it a last resort! Put God # 1 in your speed dial for everything. He would love to hear from you and He is never too busy to take your call.
Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your faithfulness. You are always willing to “take my call”, and are never too busy for me. God, nothing is too small or too big for You to handle. You are sovereign in every way. May I continue, and may our church continue, to implement the discipline we attained these past 28 days, and seek You first in everything. May we carry the confidence that David had in this passage, that no matter what problems we face, You oh God, are our shield and salvation. In Jesus name I pray, Amen. 🙏🏽
-Moses Gaddi