Title: Salvation to the Lord / Psalm 3
Content Salvation is to the Lord
Psalm 3
David wrote 14 poems based on real events in his life.
David, who lived his life as a hero as one of them, escaped the rebellion of his son Absalom in his old age
It depicts the feelings of having to flee, and it tells the prayers of the saints who suffered tribulation.
The psalm does not end with mourning over tribulation, but with the assurance of victory through God.
singing to god
1. David's suffering (1-2)
① Many people oppose each other.
David uses the word many three times in this short passage. surrounded by David
Many of those who had been there now turned away from David and became his enemies. David is
The current crisis is serious. No one can help and strengthen them
There are so many people standing opposite them that there are none.
② I cannot get help from God.
This speaks of the people's view of David being pursued. This verse 2 is David's
It's called friends. In other words, even those closest to David
It is saying that you have been abandoned. David's faith is being shaken.
David surrounded by many enemies around him and a crowd that shook his faith.
see the suffering of
Such suffering follows those who believe. Many unbelievers who oppose our faith
There is also a group of people who shake the faith (considering the need for faith and its worthlessness).
Some argue).
2. Confession to God (3)
In the midst of such suffering, David does not give up his faith in God. his faith
appears as a confession.
① My shield. - God is the protector and salvation from any danger.
A human shield blocks only one side, but the Lord blocks all sides.
David said that the shield against the enemies surrounding him was Jehovah God.
is confessing
② My glory is he who lifts up his head.
David confesses his conviction that God is the restorer of glory. Person
He hears that God has forsaken you, but David confesses
is not Confess that God is my only glory, and he alone will exalt me
is doing
Even in the midst of tribulation, we do not lose faith and trust God with certain faith.
You must become a believer who is white and victorious.
3. The act of God as the basis for confession (4-6)
David had a respect for God until he made such a confession about God.
Hem, it tells the testimony of David's faith in the works of God.
① Answer from Seongsan (4)
God hears and answers prayers. David knew that
have. The God who heard the prayer of David, the sinner of adultery,
There was a trial, and that fact became the basis of his belief.
A living faith is an experienced faith, and a faith based on experience is what the Lord wants.
It is a living faith. The Lord said that faith did not teach us an invisible reality.
He taught that faith is history, or manifestation.
Because he is a God who answers prayer, I was able to confess my faith.
② Testimony of God's protection (5)
I slept and woke up - that is, when I think of last night, there were so many enemies around
I slept in the middle of the night and woke up, but it is safe to say that God is protecting me.
Poetry is evidence David is convinced by experience that he is under God's protection.
③ Therefore, even if ten thousand people try to surround me, I have nothing to fear.
Those who have the experience of answering prayers and the faith of protection have nothing to fear on this earth.
none. Therefore, protect yourself from the daily experience of answering prayers and from the shadow of death.
I hope that poetry will experience God's protection and become a victorious believer.
4. Asking God for salvation (7-8)
① earnest prayer for salvation
Now, David confessed to God and looked back on his grace, and he said to Jehovah God.
I pray earnestly. will cry "Save me, O LORD". God's salvation
it is howling
② David Blessing the People
Now David is praying for his people with a broader heart. God that
bless them David said that all these sufferings were caused by him.
God gave to the people who thought that
We are praying for the blessing of the Lord to be with you.
You can see the character of Jesus.
A person who has the experience of right faith toward God can trust God in any danger.
Be a person who has right faith and calls out to God. right faith in God
It transforms, renews, broadens and makes people love.