Psalms 3:1-2 (NIV)
1Lord, how many are my foes!
How many rise up against me!
2Many are saying of me
“God will not deliver him”
You know, when I became a Christian I realized life was not going to always be filled with rainbows, unicorns, puppies, and kittens. However, I was really kind of hoping with all of those “blessed are’s” in the bible, I wouldn’t have those Lord Voldemort is banging on my door and he has brought Maleficent as his plus one kind of parties. You may recognize those parties. Some call them pity parties.
When David wrote Psalms 3, he was fleeing from his own son, Absalom, who was out to kill him. He felt his foes were everywhere. There was nowhere to turn. No one to trust. He was all alone. He was crying out a woe is me song in verses 1 and 2.
Now, there aren’t many foes in my life (although like David, I sometimes think so). However, if I get right down to it, there are two foes that often bring me to the fetal position, Satan and his plus one…Me.
Yes, the most dangerous person to me is me. My self-talk is often horrible. I mean would never stand for someone bullying someone else. Yet, I am the biggest bully on the playground when I talk to myself. Maybe you have heard those snide comments too…
“You are so frumpy, dumpy and old!”
“How stupid are you?”
“Idiot!”
“What makes you think you can do that?”
And yes, I have even overheard myself trying to convince me, “There is no way God will deliver me from this one.”
I would love to tell you that this brings out the Super Christian in me. I am in my bright and shining armor standing tall for truth, justice, and the American way! Yeah… well… umm… not exactly. Like David, it drives me to my knees. But that is OK because it is right where God wants me.
You see, David didn’t just end the Psalm at the pity party. He went on in verse 3 and 4 to call out to the one person he knew he could trust and would save him.
3But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high.
4I call out to the Lord, and he answers me from his holy mountain. (NIV)
When that big bully steps up I cry out to the Lord and answers me. He reminds of who I really am. I am loved, wanted and adored by Him! That is when I stand up, adjust my crown, and proclaim, “Just who do you think you are because I know who I am! I am His and you aren’t invited to our party!”
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