Human Response 668: Know and Trust the Lord

Psalm 4:3-5 But know that Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the Lord will hear when I call unto him. Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your own bed, and be still. Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the Lord.

David responded to stress and threat by knowing (believing) that the Lord had set him apart for His love and protection. Therefore, he knew that he could call and God would hear. To reinforce that knowing he meditated by himself, being quiet before an awesome God, trusting the Lord to hear and help.

In times of need (which is always) we can slow down, stop and be still in the presence of a great and good God. We believe that Jesus makes us godly and thus the Lord has special regard for us. He will keep us for Himself and keep us from harm and danger. It helps our faith when we take time to be with God.

Jesus has already offered the “sacrifice of righteousness” for us, and by faith in Him we are righteous. Think about it! Dwell on it!