Psalm 4
David is the
author. Also, there is a first musical superscription in the Psalter – choir
and strings.
The psalm is
an evening prayer (v. 4 and 8). When we lie on our beds, thinking about the
worries of the day that passed and the coming one, we can rely on the Lord, who
gives relief when we are in distress (v. 1).
What do you think
about when you can’t go to sleep?
Family matter…
Health…
Future…
Lord is the
One who puts words for prayer on our lips (Ps. 51:15 and Rom. 2:26) and allows
us to see how much He cares or pities us.
David
identifies three areas:
1. Godless
men – a there are people who seek vain words and things (v. 2).
2. Giving
God the priority – we can be upset, yet not falling into sin, recognizing that
He is in charge and appointed/sets apart godly people to every situation (vv.
3-4).
3. Living
out the call of liturgical life (vv. 5-7):
*
right sacrifices
*
looking the light of the LORD
* Joy in the heart with the Lord’s
Supper
He concludes with an ability to sleep in peace (shalom), because LORD provides safety (v. 8). Like Lord’s Prayer talks about the God’s will be done and provision of Daily Bread (Matthew 6:10-11).
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