Post by Les Brewer on Dec 20, 2013 23:51:38 GMT
Grace Ministries Bible Study
The Relevance of Psalms Today
Psalm 3 (part 1)
Psalm 3 was penned by King David when he fled from Absalom his son. This portion of David’s story is recorded in 2 Samuel 15-18.
“Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.”
As I meditated and sought the Lord for understanding of this Psalm, the Holy Spirit revealed that the heart of God for this study is to encourage His servants, those He has called to serve as pastors, those He has called to lead His people. Every servant will at some point in ministry experience some level of the deception King David experienced at the hand of his son. This deceptive spirit can be very discouraging and for many very difficult to recover from.
David cries out to the Lord “how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.” Let’s take a look and see how this came about. In 2 Samuel 15 we see David’s son subtly persuading the men of Israel against his father. The characteristics of a deceptive spirit are detailed in the person of Absalom. “And Absalom rose up early, and stood beside the way of the gate: and it was so that when any man that had a controversy came to the king for judgment, then Absalom called unto him, and said, Of what city art thou? And he said, The servant is of one of the tribes of Israel.” Absalom was campaigning to win the hearts of men and overthrow his father’s rule. He was very good at this deception and turned the hearts of the people. He appeared kind and caring. This is revealed in verses five and six which state, “And it was so, that when any man came nigh to him to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took him, and kissed him. And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.” Many if not all of God’s servants have experienced this deceptive spirit and if you haven’t keep living and ministering.
“Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.”
The mind set of these deceivers is described here in verse two. They do not know God; therefore they do not see the anointing of God on your life. They truly believe that God will not help His servants. Unfortunately, many of God’s servants also do not see His help and falter under the weight of these deceivers. But you have been called by God and His will for your life will be done. You can try to sit down on God, but I am here to let you know it will not work. I admonish and encourage you to adopt David’s attitude as revealed in the next verse.
“But thou, O Lord, are a shield for me’ my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.”
In the mist of David’s trouble, he begins to remember and to praise God for who He had been to him. David describes the Lord as his “shield” a protector, his “glory” the magnificence and splendor of his life and “the lifter up of mine head” his encourager. Is He all these things to you?
Reminder: As stated at the beginning of this Psalm study, I pray that you will let your heart experience the majestic power, love, and protection of the God the psalmists knew and wrote of. For we know that this God, the true and living God is the same yesterday, today and forever more. The same God that subdued David’s enemies is the same God that has indwelled you and me. Not only has He indwelled us with His Spirit, but He has given us through His Spirit authority and power over the enemy. As we study through these Psalms observe what God does for David and the other psalmist and know that through the Holy Spirit we have the authority and power to do the same.
The Relevance of Psalms Today
Psalm 3 (part 1)
Psalm 3 was penned by King David when he fled from Absalom his son. This portion of David’s story is recorded in 2 Samuel 15-18.
“Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.”
As I meditated and sought the Lord for understanding of this Psalm, the Holy Spirit revealed that the heart of God for this study is to encourage His servants, those He has called to serve as pastors, those He has called to lead His people. Every servant will at some point in ministry experience some level of the deception King David experienced at the hand of his son. This deceptive spirit can be very discouraging and for many very difficult to recover from.
David cries out to the Lord “how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.” Let’s take a look and see how this came about. In 2 Samuel 15 we see David’s son subtly persuading the men of Israel against his father. The characteristics of a deceptive spirit are detailed in the person of Absalom. “And Absalom rose up early, and stood beside the way of the gate: and it was so that when any man that had a controversy came to the king for judgment, then Absalom called unto him, and said, Of what city art thou? And he said, The servant is of one of the tribes of Israel.” Absalom was campaigning to win the hearts of men and overthrow his father’s rule. He was very good at this deception and turned the hearts of the people. He appeared kind and caring. This is revealed in verses five and six which state, “And it was so, that when any man came nigh to him to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took him, and kissed him. And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.” Many if not all of God’s servants have experienced this deceptive spirit and if you haven’t keep living and ministering.
“Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.”
The mind set of these deceivers is described here in verse two. They do not know God; therefore they do not see the anointing of God on your life. They truly believe that God will not help His servants. Unfortunately, many of God’s servants also do not see His help and falter under the weight of these deceivers. But you have been called by God and His will for your life will be done. You can try to sit down on God, but I am here to let you know it will not work. I admonish and encourage you to adopt David’s attitude as revealed in the next verse.
“But thou, O Lord, are a shield for me’ my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.”
In the mist of David’s trouble, he begins to remember and to praise God for who He had been to him. David describes the Lord as his “shield” a protector, his “glory” the magnificence and splendor of his life and “the lifter up of mine head” his encourager. Is He all these things to you?
Reminder: As stated at the beginning of this Psalm study, I pray that you will let your heart experience the majestic power, love, and protection of the God the psalmists knew and wrote of. For we know that this God, the true and living God is the same yesterday, today and forever more. The same God that subdued David’s enemies is the same God that has indwelled you and me. Not only has He indwelled us with His Spirit, but He has given us through His Spirit authority and power over the enemy. As we study through these Psalms observe what God does for David and the other psalmist and know that through the Holy Spirit we have the authority and power to do the same.
