The Lord Sustains Me

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The Lord Sustains Me

Date: Feb. 8, 2021

Passage

Psalm 3:1-8 (ESV)

A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son.

1   O LORD, how many are my foes!
    Many are rising against me;
2   many are saying of my soul,
    “There is no salvation for him in God.” Selah
3   But you, O LORD, are a shield about me,
    my glory, and the lifter of my head.
4   I cried aloud to the LORD,
    and he answered me from his holy hill. Selah
5   I lay down and slept;
    I woke again, for the LORD sustained me.
6   I will not be afraid of many thousands of people
    who have set themselves against me all around.
7   Arise, O LORD!
    Save me, O my God!
  For you strike all my enemies on the cheek;
    you break the teeth of the wicked.
8   Salvation belongs to the LORD;
    your blessing be on your people! Selah

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Daily Bread

Key Verse: 3:5b

I lay down and slept;
I woke again, for the LORD sustained me.

1. The LORD sustains me (1-6)

David was fleeing for his life due to his son Absalom's rebellion. The enemy's numbers were increasing day by day. Satan accused him through people's taunting: 'God will not save him.' Like David, we may be surrounded by unseen enemies, however, see what David did. David didn't devise a military strategy, but called out to God, trusting in the protection of God who would lift his head high. His absolute trust in the LORD enabled him to sleep in peace, not fearing the possible disaster. If God is for us, who can be against us (Ro 8:31)? God sustains his people when they trust in him.

2. Deliver me, my God! (7-8)

David not only knew that his trial came from God, but also that salvation comes from Him. He trusted God to deal with his enemies and prayed, 'Arise, LORD! Deliver me, my God!

Prayer: Lord, thank you for sustaining me in spite of my sins and failures. Help me trust in you, who is my shield and glory, and call out to you in times of trouble.

One Word: Deliverance comes from the LORD

God’s Wrath and Justice

Revelation 6:1-17

Key Verse: 6:17

Today's Question

What does God require from us to escape His anger and curse, which we deserve for our sin?

See answer and references