David's example

A fiction writer looking to write the ultimate novel that would contain sibling rivalry, combat, intrigue, fame, murder, treachery, moral excellence and moral failure would do well to base his main character on David of the Old Testament.  David lived it all and I always have the feeling that I am looking into his  heart and mind when I read the psalms that he penned.  This morning I'm returning to a couple of verses in Psalms 3 and 4 that express my gratitude so well.  I've posted on them in the past but here they are again.

David had a son named Absolom who was a favorite of his father as a younger man but who turned on David  later and caused him much sorrow.  When David wrote Psalm 3 his life was in great danger from the armies of Absolom, yet he (David) could write, "I lay down and slept, yet I woke up in safety, for The Lord was watching over me."  (Verse 5-NLT).  What confidence!

And again, in Psalm 4, David praises his God and says, "In peace I will lie down and sleep, for You alone, O Lord, will keep me safe."  (Verse 8-NLT).

If David, in the midst of his challenges, can claim these truths, how much more can I claim them in the midst of my challenges that pale in comparison to his.  

On the health front:

Today promises to be a good day😊