June 6, 2008 - How To Face Mounting Problems

Meditate on the Psalm 3

This is the first psalm of David in the book of Psalm. This giant of faith showed us how to survive during a period when he was experiencing the greatest danger and heartache in his life. It was a time when he was fleeing from His own son, Absalom who had plotted against him for years and now had a whole army to pursue David. (2 Samuel 15:13-17:22)

Verse one tells us that his enemies were rising. Verse two says that people were saying behind David that God would not deliver him. We can understand what the Israelites were thinking about their king then who was being chased by his rebellious son!

What is amazing is how David had confidence in God and His answer to prayers in such a tough time. (v. 3-4)

He was able to sleep in the sustaining grace of God. And he was not afraid of all the problems from every side. (v. 5-6)

Sometimes as Christians we should arise like David to pray for God's strike against our enemies. (v. 7)

What gave David such confidence that God was on his side? He knew that salvation could only come from God, and his ultimate motive was to gain blessings for God's people. (v. 8)