Psalm 3
The Bible describes David as a man after God's own heart. He was chosen by God to replace King Saul who had disobeyed the Lord over and over again. David was a man who was in a covenental relationship with God. The Lord told David that one from his lineage would forever reign in Jerusalem. Jesus is the fulfillment of the Davidic Covenant. One day, Jesus will return to rule in the city of the New Jerusalem that will descend from heaven to this Earth.
Even though David received so many blessings, he experienced many problems in his life. Many were a result of his own sinful behaviors.
During the course of his reign, David's son Absalom led a rebellion against his father. His rebellion achieved initial success. David and his entourage were were forced to flee for their lives.
In Psalm 3, David is calling on the Lord to deliver him from his son. David knew that many in Israel were saying that God had abandoned David. David knew better. He had a history with the Lord. The Lord delivered David in the past, and David believed that God would deliver him in the present and in the future. This reminds me of Hebrews 13:8 that tells us that Jesus is the same, yesterday, today and forever. We can always rely on Him to do for us what He has promised.
The Lord is the one who delivers us now and ultimately. No matter what life throws at us, the Lord is there to see us through. He will never leave us, and He will never forsake us. As believers in Jesus, we know that ultimately we have the victory through Him.
Even when the world gives us its worst, we know that Jesus Christ is the resurrection and the life. Those who trust in the Lord will be with Him for all eternity.
So, what was the outcome of David's situation? Absalom's rebellion was crushed, and he was killed. David experienced deep sorrow over his son's death. God delivered David, and God honored His covenant with him.
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