Psalm 3 is a prayer of trust and deliverance written by David while fleeing from his son Absalom’s rebellion. He begins by acknowledging the overwhelming number of enemies rising against him (verses 1-2). Despite this, David declares that God is his shield, his protector, and the one who lifts his head (verse 3). He confidently cries out to God, receives an answer, and finds peace—even able to sleep—because the Lord sustains him (verses 4-6). The psalm ends with David calling on God for victory, affirming that salvation belongs to the Lord, and His blessing is upon His people (verses 7-8).

The key message of Psalm 3 is that no matter how difficult the battle, God is our protector, and we can trust Him to bring victory and peace.

Psalm 2 is a powerful declaration of God’s sovereignty over rebellious nations and rulers. It describes how the world resists God’s authority, rejecting His rule and the reign of His Anointed One (ultimately, Jesus Christ). However, God is not threatened—He laughs at their defiance and establishes His King on His holy throne. The psalm ends with a warning: those who oppose God will face judgment, but those who submit to Him and take refuge in Christ will be blessed. It’s a call to trust in God’s ultimate authority and recognize Jesus as the true King.

The two paths of life - a sermon on Psalm 1