Psalm 3 – “But You, O Lord, are a Shield About Me”

Jon Beck

My Bible study notes for Wednesday night, Feb 5th. Remember, these are my personal study notes and not a manuscript of the sermon. They are provided as an outline each week for our Tabernacle Church family. You can find Sermon Notes, Family Devotional Guides, Prayer List, and other resources at our Church Website.

Psalm 3:1-8

INTRO

Firsts in this Psalm

  • Lament
  • Psalm with a heading – A Psalm of David when he fled from Absalom
  • Selah – Pause. Rest

MY ENEMY– vv. 1-2

David’s troubles and his enemies:

  • 2 Sam. 7:1 – Peace within the kingdom
  • 2 Sam. 11-12- David’s Sin with Bathsheba
  • 2 Sam. 12-14 – Family troubles
  • 2 Sam. 15-19 – Kingdom taken over by Absalom’s rebellion
  • 2 Sam. 17:24 – David had to flee the rebellion and wait it out across the Jordan

The enemy

  • Surrounded… Has him hemmed in. “Pressure”
  • Many and Growing

Many are saying to my soul

  • Discouragement from the depths of the soul.

There is no salvation for him in God

  • God cannot help…will not help
  • YET, God will keep His promises 1 Kings 2:12, 46

MY SHIELD – vv. 3-4

But you, O Lord

  • He cries out. – This was his battle plan.  CALL OUT TO GOD!
  • Does not address the enemy… He knows God is the one His focus needs to be one. NOT THE TROUBLES.

My Shield

  • Protector

My Glory

  • Dignity and honor

Lifter of my Head

  • As a king would life a head of a subject.  Acceptance and approval.

I Cry Aloud and He Answers

  • When he cried out, he know God would answer.

MY DELIVERER – vv. 5-8

I lay down to sleep

  • David at peace.  His confidence and assurance.

I will not be afraid (fear)

  • Even though the enemy is numerous and the trial great.

Arise, O Lord

  • Numbers 10:35 – Moses’ prayer.
  • They rose up against David.  God RAISES UP!  To rise to accomplish something.

Strike the enemies of the cheek and break their teeth

  • Defeat, Righteous judgment. Complete. Total

Salvation belongs to the Lord, Your blessing to your people

  • Deliverance and Blessing belong to the Lord

THOUGHTS

We will face trials.  We will have enemies.

  • They are not wanted nor or they enjoyed

The goal of the enemy is defeat.  To doubt our relationship with God.

  • Yet, we realize all trials are for God’s glory and our benefit.
  • Bring about our sanctification. Show us our dependence on Him.

God alone is our shield and lifter of our head

  • God is enough. Jesus is enough. –  Philippians 3:20-21

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