King David, the author is amidst despair and trouble. His beloved son Absalom has turned against him in a violent attempt to become king. (2 Samuel 13:22, 29, 39, 14:33, 15:12, 31, 15:13-14, 16:8, 21, 17:1) Much of David’s life had encountered many foes, among them some have tried to kill him. David responded by turning to God in prayer. “O Lord, how many my foes! How many rise up against me!” When despondent circumstances like a torrent of rain and hail befall me, I open my soul to the Prince of Peace, a shelter amidst the storm.
If Absolom’s personal attack wasn’t devastating enough, David overheard many during his prayer, “God will not deliver him.” Misforture exposes shallow ice cold love. A faithful friend who can find? Jesus is often the only friend who bears my burden with me.
The LORD sustains me. After prayer, the peace that passes understanding warms a bed as David lies down and sleeps. “I will not fear the tens of thousands drawn up against me on every side. Arise, O LORD! Deliver me, O my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked.” David experienced from the LORD comes deliverance.” The turbulent clouds rushed off and the warm sun dried the tears from the clouds. “May your blessing be on your people.”
