Psalm 3

This to me is one of the most uplifting passages to read. In the midst of one of the lowest times in King David’s life, he managed to have comfort and rest through the Shield of his life. His very own people had risen against him, turning their hearts to a rebellious Absalom, who sought to take the kingdom from his father’s hands.

So David fled to a road of nowhere, aimlessly walking as he wept and mourned. But through all this mourning he began to remember of the times past, when it seemed he was cornered in on all sides awaiting his death, until the Shield of his life stepped in to defy all odds. And so he began to cry out to God, to hear His voice from Mount of Olives, speaking peace into his life. Even though an army had come against him, it was the Lord who had granted him rest for the night.

My brothers, know this, in the hardest times of your life, when the enemy has you surrounded on all sides, your Shield is waiting for a cry to sound out from those who put their trust in Him. And he will come to you and grant you the peace that you have so fervently sought after. Then is the time that you will say, “I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about..” No, but the Lord will deliver you, bringing rest into your hearts, smiting the enemy who has rose against you.

Mike Creel