Psalm 4:3
Know that the Lord has
set apart his faithful servant for himself.
David wrote this psalm while he was going through so much of
persecution in his life. He was mistreated by family and friends. His life was
even threatened on many occasions but all this while he remained faithful to
God and never wavering in his trust in the Almighty.
It is only when one has built and developed such am intimate
relationship with God that David can confidently say ‘that the Lord has set apart his faithful servant for himself.’ Some
versions translated “faithful servant” with “godly” servant.
Whichever way we look at it, it denotes the interpretation of
those who God loves forever and ever. In this case, David had such a privileged
position that his name and life has been documented for all history to remember
and learn from.
Learning from this, it is an endearing thought that it is an
honour to be loved and set apart in a special way by God. We are no longer strangers
but we are now beloved children of His. As children, He will love and care for
us all our lives and He will teach us His way to inherit His kingdom in heaven.
With this assurance, we can now help and assure others as
David assures us so that we can also help others to know our Father in heaven
more and in turn receive His love and blessing.
This is what we live for as believers of Jesus Christ and as
children of the heavenly Father. Our hope and future lies in our position as
faithful and godly children of God.
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