Trusting in God

Introduction

Psalm 4:1 (Introduction)

For the choir director; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.

In the introduction where we read “For the choir director; on stringed instruments.” We see that this was just not any Psalm, but it was a Psalm that was publicly sung in the nation of Israel. It is sung publicly, conversationally to Israel as God’s chosen people, because the message, the lyrics in this Psalm is important for the life of His people. As for us, we proclaim this Psalm, we exult this Psalm. For Israel they sung this song. We do not know how this song was composed, but that fact that this Psalm was a song meant that this Psalm was to be a melody in the heart to the people of Israel. Just as sometimes some songs have a way of hitting repeat in your head, whether it be in the car, in the shower, while taking a fat long break from work, there are some songs that just wont go away. This is how this Psalm was to be treated. Something to be echoed in the ears, minds, and hearts of its listeners.

Background: We do not know with confidence the original setting of this Psalm. But praise God this Psalm was not meant for a specific use or event in mind. This Psalm can be relevant to different situations and to different types of people groups and demographics. However, I would say when we do look closer. There are times the Psalmist addresses, and zeros in to certain people as we will see later.

As we go to the heart of the text if you are taking notes we have three points to this Psalm .

THe Psalmist Cry.

THe Psalmist Council

And the Psalmist Confidnece

Psalm 4:1

1 Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness!

You have relieved me in my distress;

Be gracious to me and hear my prayer.

Themes: The Psalmist takes his commands and follows through with them