Psalm 3:3-4 [NIV] | 3 But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high. 4 I call out to the Lord, and he answers me from his holy mountain.
Life is always filled with surprises and our world can change in a matter of moments. The challenges we face each day can bring about anxiety and stress. We often tend to look to our own resources for protection against an evil world. The harsh reality of life is that on our own we fail. We cannot defeat the tainted world we live in caused by sin. We must seek the One who greater.
Psalm 3 describes a dark time in David’s life. His enemies, including his own son, have overwhelmed, and opposed David. When all seems lost and He is completely exhausted, David looks to our Lord for strength and guidance. “3 But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high. 4 I call out to the Lord, and he answers me from his holy mountain.” In the midst of despair Davis seeks our God.
In our sinful state we too are lost and condemned. By the blood of Jesus, we are shielded from the eternal consequences of sin. However, in this life we continue to face the penalties of our actions. Like David, we face difficult and dark times. Through the Power of the Holy Spirit we have the a resource to help lead our lives. Because of what Jesus did for us on the cross, we can call out to our Heavenly Father in prayer knowing he hears us. We praise God for the gift of our Savior, Jesus – the one who came to save.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank you for the gift of Jesus who shields us from our sin. We praise you for the promise of eternal life through the sacrificial giving of Christ’s blood. Amen.