Psa 3:3 | MHM | STEP | v. 3 : Despite everything, David puts his trust in God. He says, But you, Lord , are a shield around me, my glory, and the lifter of my head . God protects him like a shield on every side (Genesis 15:1 ). Even if others take away his honor, God gives him true glory (Isaiah 60:19 ). David believes that God will lift up his head, either by rescuing him from trouble or giving him joy and strength during it. When God’s people find joy even in hard times, they know it is God who gives them hope and courage. When we read or sing this psalm, we should remember the dangers from spiritual enemies that try to turn us away from God. We should also pray for the church, which faces attacks everywhere. Most of all, we should take courage in God, who protects His people and will one day give them victory and honor.

‏ Psalms 3:3

v. 3: Despite everything, David puts his trust in God. He says, But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, and the lifter of my head. God protects him like a shield on every side (Genesis 15:1 ^a). Even if others take away his honor, God gives him true glory (Isaiah 60:19 ^b). David believes that God will lift up his head, either by rescuing him from trouble or giving him joy and strength during it. When God’s people find joy even in hard times, they know it is God who gives them hope and courage.

When we read or sing this psalm, we should remember the dangers from spiritual enemies that try to turn us away from God. We should also pray for the church, which faces attacks everywhere. Most of all, we should take courage in God, who protects His people and will one day give them victory and honor.