But know that the LORD has set apart for Himself him who is godly; The LORD will hear when I call to Him.—Psalm 4:3
This was so good to read this morning. In love, the Lord had set David apart for Himself. Because He had done this, the Lord would hear David when he called. Walvoord says that David describes himself as one of the godly “khaseed” an object of God’s covenantal loyal love…His steadfast unchanging love. David was in God’s protective care. He could rejoice even in the face of opposition. God would hear and respond to his prayers.
As a believer in Jesus, I am the same.
But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; 10 who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy.—1 Peter 2:9-10
Truly, I stand in awe. God hears my prayer. Like David, He will answer me when I call. My God is for me, and He is on my side. I can trust in His steadfast, loyal love.
14 "Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him;
I will set him on high, because he has known My name.
15 He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble;
I will deliver him and honor him.
16 With long life I will satisfy him,
And show him My salvation."—Psalm 91:14-16
16 As for me, I will call upon God,
And the LORD shall save me.
17 Evening and morning and at noon
I will pray, and cry aloud,
And He shall hear my voice.
18 He has redeemed my soul in peace from the battle that was against me,
For there were many against me.
19 God will hear, and afflict them,
Even He who abides from of old.—Psalm 55:16-19
When I cry out to You,
Then my enemies will turn back;
This I know, because God is for me.
10 In God (I will praise His word),
In the LORD (I will praise His word),
11 In God I have put my trust;
I will not be afraid.
What can man do to me?—Psalm 56:9-11
