Psalm 3 Continued…
The first two verses of this Psalm may have recorded the lowest, dark moment, but it gets much better after that. It is as if the Lord Himself grabs David by the chin and asks him to look up to where his help truly comes from.
Psalms 3:3-6
But you are a shield around me, O Lord; you bestow glory on me and lift up my head. To the Lord I cry aloud, and he answers me from his holy hill. I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me. I will not fear the tens of thousands drawn up against me on every side.
Picture the image of a humbled peasant who prostrates himself before the King and the King stooping down and lifting up the chin of this lowly individual. This is how I see these words. The King of Kings showing this earthly king that his story is not done. There is more work for him yet to do. Even though the moment may be dark, the chapter has not yet ended. God is still writing the ending.
Our God is a gracious God. He comes to those who are contrite and broken. In another Psalm penned by King David under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit he writes: The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. (Psalm 34:18)
God is not in the habit of abandoning in our time of need. In fact, that is when he draws in close. That is when we can hold on tightest. We have nothing to fear when He is near and we can rest knowing He has it all under control.
PRAY
Heavenly Father, help me to see you in the storm. Help me to know you are near to me when I need you most. Father open my eyes that I may see.