Psalm 3:1-8
Do you want to know who God is and what He cares about most in your life? You may have stored up knowledge about Scripture, volunteered to serve, or given generously to the church—all core habits of believers. But God’s highest priority is the depth of your personal relationship with Him.
David understood this, and it strengthened him in times of trouble. When his son tried to take over the throne, David wrote these words: “But You, O Lord, are a shield about me ... I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people who have set themselves against me round about” (Ps. 3:3; Ps. 3:6). He knew that even in adversity, he could count on God’s unfailing love and protection.
Throughout the psalms, we repeatedly see David’s unwavering dependence on God. It was that passion—not his strength, charisma, or anything else—that made him a great man. Even though he had a number of failures, the Bible describes him as a man after God’s heart (1 Sam. 13:14; Acts 13:22).
God wants a close bond with every believer. Tangible expressions of our devotion—like Bible reading, ministry involvement, and support of kingdom work—are important but should flow from love, not obligation. And love grows as our relationship with God matures. When we seek Him first, the rest will follow.
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