AI::ON Psalm 3
Psalm 3 is a cry for help from King David. He is in the midst of a battle, and he feels outnumbered and outmatched. “Many are saying of me, ‘God will not deliver him.’ Selah” (v. 2). In the face of these taunts, David does three things. First, he remembers God’s past faithfulness. Second, he pour out his complaint to God. And third, he takes refuge in God. There are lessons for us in each of these responses.
Remember God’s Past Faithfulness
In verses 1-2, David remembers how God has been faithful in the past. He recalls how God delivered him from Saul and from all his enemies. This is an encouragement to us to remember all the ways that God has been faithful to us in our lives. When we are facing difficult times, it is good to look back and recall all the times that God has helped us in the past. This will give us hope for the future.
Pour Out Your Complaint to God
In verses 3-4, David pours out his complaint to God. He does not try to hide his feelings or put on a brave face. He is honest with God about how he is feeling. This is an encouragement to us to be honest with God about our fears and our concerns. We should not try to act like everything is okay when it is not. We can come boldly to God with our complaints and our concerns, knowing that he loves us and wants to help us.
Take Refuge in God
In verse 5, David takes refuge in God. He knows that God is his strength and his shield. This is an encouragement to us to take refuge in God when we are facing difficulties. We can trust that he will protect us and help us through whatever we are going through.
Conclusion
In Psalm 3, we see David crying out to God for help in the midst of a difficult situation. He remembers all the ways that God has been faithful in the past, he pours out his complaint to God, and then he takes refuge in Him. We can learn from David’s example by doing the same thing when we are facing difficulties in our lives. We should remember all the ways that God has been faithful, pour out our complaint to Him, and take refuge in Him knowing that He will help us through whatever we are facing today.