Psalm 4

*Sadly, the audio of the beginning portion of this sermon was not recorded. Recording begins at verse 2 of Psalm 4.

This seems to be a psalm written specifically for bedtime. David remembers that he can't do much about the war around him, but he can do something about the war within him. (Varner) Instead of lying in bed and worrying, he commits himself and his situation to God. Someone entitled this psalm, "Safe and Secure in God's Love in Spite of False Accusations." (Ross)

It's location: in book one of the Psalms, that teaches that God is faithful to His Word, and that He is, despite all apparent evidence to the contrary, on the side of the righteous, and that He does fulfill His promise to support His king.

David's three-fold prayer for God to act—4:1
David's appeal to the unbelievers around him—4:2-5
David expresses a Godward perspective—4:6-8

Take-home truth: Trusting in the God of Israel is the only place of safety in this troubled world, especially at night when our imagination tends to run wild.