Question Answer Series[64]: Can we really sleep in peace ?

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Verse: In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety. Psalm 4:8

Background: Psalm 4 is inspired by the same circumstances as Psalm 3. David’s rebellious son, Absalom, has forced David to flee for his life (2 Samuel 15:13–14).

David begins by praying for grace. He scolds those who oppose him, since they have followed the manipulation of Absalom (2 Samuel 15:6). Even as David recognizes their betrayal, he expresses confidence that God has called him. This is both reassurance to David, and a warning to his enemies (Psalm 4:1–3).

Thought: Now we might be going through a tough situation. We might not be sure, how to face tomorrow. 

  1. Honest Prayer: Let us pray like the Psalmist “Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer” Psalm 4:1. 
  2. Confidence In the Lord: What is the assurance that our Lord will answer? We are going around on the axis at 1000 miles per hour and going around the sun at 67000 miles per hour and the Lord sustains us completely still, then why not be still for our Lord is in control?
  3. Knowledge Of His Call: Everything in the world belongs to God, but the Lord has set His people apart, and when we call on the Lord, He will answer. The word says “Know that the LORD has set apart his faithful servant for himself; the LORD hears when I call to him” Psalm 4:3
  4. Guard yourself: When we are tense, let us be careful what we pray, especially when we go to bed with a heavy heart “When you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent.” Psalm 4:4. Let us not grumble, let us not question, but let us make our request “Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God”. Psalm 4:1 Let us “Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD” Psalm 4:5

Prayer: Dear Lord, 2 Chro 20:12 “For we have no power to face this …. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you” Amen.         

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