Bible Chapter: Psalm 3 & 4

Because the Bible is practical, here are some statements to get you thinking.

1.  Write one or two key thoughts that come from today’s reading.
    King David was having troubles.  That seemed to happen often in his life.  He expressed his grief to God. In spite of all his problems and failures, David knew to turn to God.  And at the same time of these trials, he expressed his confidence in God for His protection.  He thanked God that he was not alone as he went through his problems.  David talked about God’s glory.  To experience God’s glory is awesome.  It will take a person in deep sorrow and bring them into God’s presence.  There is no better place to be than in His presence.
    David prayed for God to hear him when he called.  Believers in Jesus can have hope to know God is with them.  We have a solid hope in Jesus.  We have God’s presence as we live in the righteousness He reveals in His Word.

2.  What can I apply in my life from the reading?
    There will be trials in life.  There will be hard times.  But, God will not abandon His children.  We can call on Him and trust in Him.  Often when problems come people are tempted to run from God.  I have observed that over the years.  Instead of running TO God, people run AWAY and hide.  They run from the fellowship of the local church, thinking that they can’t admit their hurt and seek help from other believers.  Somehow they think that things will get better by hiding.  I want to keep running TO the Lord and seeking help from other believers.

3.  How can I help someone?
    Trust God.  As I write these thoughts each day I keep on being reminded of the extreme importance of the basics.  Trust God.  Be faithful to Him.  Obey His Word.  Seek HIM through whatever you may experience in life.