Psalm Chapter 3
A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son.
This must have been one of the most horrible times in David's life. His own son had not only rebelled against him but had committed adultery with David's wives, tried to take over David's kingdom and even wanted to take his own father's life.
Many pictured David as forsaken by God and without any help. Absalom was probably even vain enough to think that God was on his side rather than his father's side. If that was the case it shows how false religion is so deceptive. It appears as an angel of light. It looks good and justified on the surface. It will even have prophets or people to confirm that it is from God when it is not. So, how are we to know? A good way is the check it by the written word. Refuse to take only portions of scripture that someone might send you whose motive is to have you see it their way. Remember we can go through the scriptures, take them out of context and teach anything we want. That is why we need to search the scriptures on our own and make sure that we understand what the bible is saying within the correct context. Check out what is preached by the study of the word. Seek the mind of Christ and the will of God. Don't read the bible to seek to justify your own actions but rather be willing to receive correction by the word. Who is speaking, who is the one being spoken to, the reason for the text and what is taking place. Discern whether it is for those at that time or for our time also. I've tried many times to point this out to people but they quote the scripture about it all scripture being written for all for doctrine and reproof. That is true of course. We learn from reading what is God's will and what is truth by reading all passages of scripture but we still have to take it in context. Take Matthew 24 when Jesus instructs those that be in Judea fless to the mountians. If we don't live at that day and time or if we don't live in Judea, how can that passage apply to those living in other parts of the world. Jesus was talking of the latter day time of Jacob's trouble or what we call the tribulation. Absalom was a people pleaser, very good looking and knew how to gain approval. He was a flatterer rather than a one who rebukes those doing wrong. He did this to gain followers away from his father and unto him instead. A true friend is one that will tell the truth to us whether it is good or bad. Truth spoken in the spirit of meekness is a blessing in the long run.
David here remembers the Lord of his youth. He remembers that the Lord is a shield, his glory and one who lifts him up. He knew that his help was in God and no other. He knew God would stand up for the right things. He knew that God would not be swayed by the multitudes going after Absalom.
Ah the peace of sleep and refreshing awakening when one knows that the Lord is his keeper. A sincere voice crying out to God when in trouble was heard by the Lord. He could now take his rest in sleep for the Lord was helping him to bear up under his heavy burden. Having one's own children fighting against him for his very life must have been one of the hardest things David faced. Whatever comfort the Lord gave, made David feel strong enough to face ten thousands of people gathering about him.
This verse sounds like a prophetic utterance. His faith was strong in that he felt like the battle was won already and his enemies were defeated even though in reality it hadn't actually taken place yet.
There was no natural way that David could have defeated his enemies. Absalom had won the hearts of the people by flattery. David recognizes the fact that his salvation depended totally and completely upon God and no other. In this 3rd psalm we see a beginning totally helpless and in despair and an ending totally trusting and resting in the salvation of the Lord. This can apply to us today. We may have real flesh and blood enemies but the true enemy of our soul is the devil and fighting our flesh which wars against the spirit. We may face temptations, trials, trouble, doubts and fears in our daily walk. Events may happen to cause us to feel the same as David felt at the beginning of Psalm 3; totally despondent and in despair. This is when we can call upon God and depend upon Him for relief and help. If we have discovered our troubles is because of our own sin all is needed is to repent. Sometimes though we have trouble that just happen and we haven't sinned or did anything to cause it. As we seek God as David did, we come to realize that we are totally helpless to handle some of the things that come along but that trusting in the Lord for deliverance will bring peace to our souls. Sometimes all that is needed is to be restored to the joy of our salvation. We have joy when we remember our first love, which should be the Lord, His word and fellowship with him. DC
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