When there appears to be no Hope

 Read Psalm 3. 

Outwardly, there appeared to be no hope.  (vv.1-2)

David was on the run for his life.  Everything had turned upside down on him.  He was a leader, but the nation was not following him.  He was a warrior, but he chose to run rather than fight his own son, Absalom.  He was a man with great faith in God, but his pursuers declared that even God could not help him now. 

Inwardly, David broke out in praise!  (vv.3-8)

With his life on the line, how could he praise God at a time like this?

1. He Protects me.

God was his shield, not an army. 

2. He Honors me.

God was his glory, not his position on the throne. 

3. He Encourages me.

God was his source of strength, not his circumstances. 

4. He Answers my prayers.

David had a history of calling out to God and seeing Him work in response. 

5. He Sustains me.

David could rest and even sleep without fear, knowing that God was his protector. 

6. He Delivers me.

The threat was real.  But David knew the power of God and his full faith and trust was in Him. 

"Salvation belongs to the LORD; your blessing be on your people!" (v.6)