This week I came across a song I heard about a year ago and it rang true. It is a Psalm which was written by King David in a time of distress.
“Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! Many are they that rise up against me. Many there be which say of my soul, there is no help for him in God. Selah.”
Psalms 3:1-2 KJV
It was a time in his life where David was against the ‘sword and the wall,’ as a saying goes … a circumstance in life that I’m sure not many of us have had to face although from time to time I’m sure it may have seemed that way. In David’s trial it seemed hopeless and at that the moment, I’m sure, in the eyes of his enemies he was done for. There was not he could do.
With all odds against him, he confided in the One who had never left him, even if he had fallen and failed in his walk, the Lord is always faithful. I enjoy David’s prayer and confidence in the Lord, in the scripture to below;
“But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.” Psalms 3:3 KJV
The Lord is not only our protector (shield,) but our strength. Trust not in your ability, but His ability to help you face your trials. He shall sustain you and keep you. I’ve learned, in times of trials and moments of hopelessness, the greatest offering one can give is praise. It may not make sense, but I have learned the Lord is my shield, and in the attacks of the enemy, the shield shall protect me while my strength is renewed.
“And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the Lord.”
Psalms 27:6 KJV
Jose Rodriguez
