So many people don't even bother getting up on Sunday, much less going to church. This is a day that we worship the God, Who created us. He has created everything, and every day of the week, so why can't we worship Him every day of the week. Our days are filled so much to do, and we forget about the single most important thing, praise and worship of our Heavenly Father. Some of us start the day off with our devotions, and others end the day with them. Psalms 3 was written at a difficult time in David's life; his son was trying to kill him. So many of our problems might seem grandiose to us, but no problem is too large for our God.
"Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me." (3:1) This thought comes to mind when things seem overwhelming. God saw the problem of sin and sent His Son to save us by His death on the cross. Don't give up even when the odds are against you, "seek the Lord."
"Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah." (3:2) Those that would look on this situation from a worldly perspective would say that there is no help for David. When we are left to ourselves, we tend to be overwhelmed by the circumstances.
"But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter of mine head." (3:3) David sees encouragement in this verse, because he knows what God can do and will do to protect him from harm, both physical and spiritual.
"I cried unto the Lord with my voice, and He heard me out of His holy hill. Selah." (3:4) This word that comes at the end of some these verses, selah, means to stop and listen or contemplate what has just been said. David calls out to God and God responds to him.
"I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the Lord sustained me." (3:5) Even while David rested, God protected him from harm. Some people fear that they might not make it through the night. We know that God will see us through any situation.
"I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about." (3:6) David does not fear the masses, because he knows what God can do.
"Arise, O Lord; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly." (3:7) When God strikes a blow to Satan and His enemies; it is a deadly blow. The greatest blow to Satan was when Christ died on the cross, and then rose again on the third day.
The beauty of Your majesty
Displayed for all the world to see
Is it any wonder
Is it any wonder
The glory of your holiness
The mercy of your faithfulness
Is it any wonder
Is it any wonder
(And) We sing
Great are You Lord
For we adore You
Lift up Your name
And fall before You
We stand in awe
And sing great are You Lord
We lift up our voice
We sing holy, holy
Hallelujah
To the one and only
Forevermore
We’ll sing great are You Lord
Through endless ages You will reign
Yet every season you’re the same
Is it any wonder
Is it any wonder
Your power of Your redeeming plan
The grace that offers life to man
Is it any wonder
Is it any wonder
(And) We sing
("Great are You Lord"- Phillips, Craig, & Dean)
"Salvation belongeth unto the Lord: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah." (3:8) This is the simplest explanation of salvation. Those that have been saved share in this blessing.
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