A Study of Psalm 3

Dearly Beloved. I trust this finds you well and bubbling in the Lord. We will be looking over Psalm 3 for the next few days. Psalm 3v1 says:

 

AMPC: “Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.”  

The Message: God! Look! Enemies past counting! Enemies sprouting like mushrooms, Mobs of them all around me, …

NLT: “O Lord, I have so many enemies; so many are against me.”

 

Psalm 3 was written by David at a time when he was fleeing from his son Absalom. In life, we will have troubles and tribulations – and it can come in different forms. It could be emotional, financial, health challenges, family issues, stress, fatigue, betrayal, confusion … The important thing is how we respond to them. One thing we know is that God will have us live a life of peace and rest. John 16v33 (AMPC) says “I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]! For I have overcome the world. [I have deprived it of power to harm you and have conquered it for you.]” Furthermore, in Philippians 4v6-7 (NLT) we are told “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” Child of God, don’t worry; be at peace. Then pray about every situation and challenge – regardless of how many they are.

 

Prayer

Father, we thank You for being our help and succour. Thank You for being so dependable and wanting us to be at peace. We bring every issue and storm to You, and speak peace to them in Jesus name, amen. We receive and bask in Your peace, knowing all is well in Jesus name, amen.