Psalm 3 is a song written by David as he was fleeing from the rebellion instigated by his son Absalom. It is in two parts. In the first part, David beseeches God on account of his enemies. In the second part, David expresses his confidence in God’s deliverance and protection.
It is all about finding peace amid storms. You can hear David’s confidence in God throughout the song, but my favorite verse, the one I repeat when I am in the midst of a storm, is verse 3.
“But You, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts up my head.” [HCSB]
Whatever the storm, we can boldly say … “But You, LORD ….”
No matter how great the storm, we can boldly say … “But You, LORD, are a shield around me….”
No matter how strong the enemy facing us, we can boldly say … “But You, LORD, are … my glory ….”
No matter how much life and the enemy of our soul wants to bury us with discouragement and distress, we can boldly say, “But You, LORD, are … the One who lifts up my head.”
The Christ-mas season is oft a time of struggle for many. But no struggle, no matter how great, is greater than our LORD. He will be strong on our behalf if we but call upon Him and trust Him.