Read: Psalm 3
My friend handed me a tall glass of water and told me to hold it. The longer I held it, the heavier it felt. Finally my hand grew tired, and I had to put the glass down. Ive learned that worry can be like holding that glass, she said. The longer I worry about something, the more my fears weigh me down.
King David knew about fear. His whole life had been turned upside down. His son Absalom had stolen the allegiance of the nation of Israel from him and was attempting to take the throne for himself. David didnt know who was loyal to him and who was against him. His only option seemed to be to run. He said to his servants, Make haste to depart, lest [Absalom] overtake us suddenly and bring disaster upon us (2 Sam. 15:14).
In a psalm that David may have written while he was fleeing for his life, he wrote: I cried to the Lord with my voice, and He heard me from His holy hill (Ps. 3:4). In the midst of his fear, David looked to the Lord. God showed him grace and restored him to the throne.
There are plenty of worries that can weigh us down. But as we release them into Gods strong hands, He will help us through our trials.
The New Testament teaches us through the words of Paul and Peter to be anxious about nothing but to pray and to cast our cares on Him (Phil. 4:6; 1 Peter 5:7). Today's passage illustrates that principle by example. David, surrounded by trouble and enemies, prayed and then "lay down and slept." Then he "awoke, for the Lord sustained [him]" (Ps. 3:5). By praying to God about his cares and concerns, David was able to proclaim, "Salvation belongs to the Lord. Your blessing is upon Your people" (v.8).
Thanks for our lovely lesson in God’s Word, Rus! (((hugs)))
I think the whole country is worried right now. Prayer really does help!
Good morning, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.