August 29 – Sleeping in Peace and Living in Safety

“In peace I will both lie down and sleep, For You alone, O Lord, make me to dwell in safety.” Psalm 4:8 – (NASB)

When we are troubled by uncertainty and challenges in our daily life.  When family problems seems to take up so much of our focus.  When we fear for our safety and are shaken by the trials and tribulations.  It is in these kind of times that we need to remember that King David had such times in his life.  Our promise today is in the last verse of a song David wrote that is full of distressful language as he poured out his heart to God.  He knew God was the one that could give him the peace and rest and sleep he needed.  He knew also that God was the one that would keep him safe not just as he slept but as he lived.  Jesus once during his life on earth slept in a fishing boat crossing the Sea of Galilee during a strong storm.  He slept because He knew God would not let anything happen to him.  David experienced this kind of assurance also in this Psalm.  We to can experience this by faith in our Lord who also makes us live in safety.   

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March 24 – God Alone Can

“In peace I will both lie down and sleep, For You alone, O Lord, make me to dwell in safety.”   Psalm 4:8 (NASB)

As long as we live on this earth we will have times that we find sleep difficult to come by.  Physical, emotional, or other concerns can cause us to loose sleep and sometimes keep us awake when we should be sleeping and getting rest.  This psalm, written by David, is a short song but one with a great amount of praise for what God does for us when all around we may be facing danger and our peace or well being is threatened.  These were David's circumstances but he recognized that God was paying attention as He always is. In the face of evil people who were trying to cause distress, David found peace and rest.  The  last verse of the psalm promises what God alone can do.  God alone is the one who can make us dwell in safety even in the middle of  threatening times.  In the middle of turmoil, we can have peace and can lie down and sleep safely because God is watching over us.  

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