THE BOOK OF PSALMS

Psalms - Chapter 3 

Psalms 3:1 says, "[[A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son.]] LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many [are] they that rise up against me." "David" means "beloved." "Absalom" means "my father is peace." Study to show yourself approved, understanding Father's Word. Absalom, Amnon and Tamar {half-sister of Amnon} were siblings, all children of David, Absalom and "Tamar {palm-tree}" having the same mother, "Amnon {faithful}" having a different mother. Ammon raped his half-sister Tamar {refused to marry her after this act} and Absalom hating Amnon for this sinful act, killed him for disgracing their sister.  Absalom then left Jerusalem and fled to Geshur where he lived for three years. David greatly mourned the death of his eldest son Amnon [II Samuel - Chapter 13]. Eventually, David forgave Absalom and bid Joab to go and bring Absalom back to Jerusalem; however after returning to Jerusalem, Absalom did not see David, his father, for two years [II Samuel - Chapter 14]. There was no relationship between David and Absalom at this time. Therefore, Absalom began to parade through the city and to stand at the judgment gates of Jerusalem {acting as king, not appointed by Father God}, speaking with the people who were looking for justice for acts of injustice they felt were taken against them. Absalom took the side of the issue presented to steal the hearts of the people toward him and within a short period of time, he accomplished what he sought out to do as the people did in fact turn their hearts from their appointed king David {appointed by Father God}, their desire to serve Absalom [II Samuel - Chapter 15]. The people therefore rebelled against David and to avoid a civil war, David fled Jerusalem with a small army of faithful men. Father God had appointed David king over Israel not Absalom who was a false, self-appointed king. Absalom is a type for satan the anti-christ when he shall be cast to this earth to perpetrate the greatest deception ever to be known to mankind that he is our True Christ {King of kings and Lord of lords} as he sits his vile self in Jerusalem. As for David, his faith was lacking in our Father God as he fled Jerusalem, not seeking the counsel of our Father concerning Absalom. Also, David had committed sinful acts, such as the sexual act committed with "Bathsheba {daughter of an oath}" and sending her husband "Uriah {YAHOVAH is my light}" into the forefront of battle to be killed [II Samuel - Chapter 11]. David was in a depressed state at this time because he has removed our Father God from his life, yet he is pleading for Father to help him to understand why his enemies, friends and family seek to take his life. When you stop seeking counsel, guidance and instruction from Father, you are surely on a path of destruction since darkness, babble and confusion will surely encompass you. 

Psalms 3:2 says, "Many [there be] which say of my soul, [There is] no help for him in God. Selah." "Selah" means "to lift up, exalt, rest, silence - stop and meditate on what has just been taught {focus on what has been taught and what is about to be taught}." The ungodly people [scoffers], those who serve evil and are against our Father God, are saying that David has fallen from our Father's grace and mercy because of what he did with Bathsheba and he was no longer under the veil of our Father God's protection. They are saying Father God has forsaken David, which is most assuredly a lie. Father God never ever forsakes His own. Father's children forsake Him. Never forget that when you are a part of the plan of Almighty God our LORD will never leave or forsake you. People forsake our Father when they should be declaring love and repenting of sins in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ when they fall short since flesh will surely sin. With repentance oftentimes comes chastisement and you should welcome that correction since all that our LORD does for us is for our spiritual growth. Father God always keeps His promises and His very elect should know this since they were chosen from the First or Spiritual Earth Age. Never listen to scoffers who are drowning within their own Biblical ignorance. Meditate on these truths and remember Father God loves His children, provides for them and is most assuredly our "Great Counselor." Our LORD always has His Hands on His very elect and when you fall from His grace and mercy, as the old saying goes, "the apple does not fall from the tree", your spiritual consciousness will always draw you back to Father's saving mercy. His arms are wide open as He brings you back to where He wants you to be, a part of "His Perfect Plan." 

Psalms 3:3 says, "But thou, O LORD, [art] a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head." Father God is always a "shield of protection" when you serve Him according to "His Perfect Plan.” The shield of our LORD, which is "His Holy Word", is our defense against the fiery darts of evil, wickedness and satan himself. When your spiritual self is in doubt, it is Father God who will cause you to lift your head up by His forgiveness to your repentance and prayers. There is only "One" who can lift you up when you are down, satan firing his arrows at you, and that is our "Father God Almighty."

Psalms 3:4 says, "I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah." "Cried" means "call upon our LORD {repent}." When you are in trouble, reach out to our Father God through prayer from a true and humble heart and Father will surely come to your rescue. When trouble seems to be all around you and there is no peace within your spiritual self, commune with Father God in faithful prayer for He knows all things you have need of spiritually, physically, mentally and emotionally. 

Psalms 3:5 says, "I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me." "Sustained" means "to lean upon." Always pray and lean on our Father God Almighty when you are in trouble, trusting to know your prayers are heard and the peace your spiritual self depends on will be placed upon your heart and mind. This is the desire of our Father that all of His children depend and trust in Him and not on their pulpit gurus or any other person. When you repent to our "Father God in the Precious Name of Christ Jesus" from a pure heart, the burdens of your sins are removed because "Christ Jesus is our Rest", and you can lie down and sleep with a peaceful spirit. When you believe in the promises of "Father God", knowing He is "your Shield" in time of trouble, you then understand the covenant between our LORD and His children. This is the beauty of "true christianity" in that you understand with repentance from a true heart, once Father God has forgiven your transgressions; there is no longer a need to carry around that burden of sin within your spiritual self. 

Psalms 3:6 says, "I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set [themselves] against me round about." When you are confident that our Father God is your shield of protection, assured of His promises, you have nothing to fear from anyone, including satan. There is only one way to be "under that shield of protection and know the promises of Father God" and that is by studying His Holy Word so you are standing solid on the "Rock of our Foundation, our Living Word, who is Christ Jesus." It does not matter how many people are out there in darkness plotting against you, since they cannot hurt you when you are under the veil of Father's love and shelter. When you are under the protection of that shield which is understanding the "Truth of our Father's Word" you have nothing to fear. This is the whole armor of Almighty God taught of in Ephesians - Chapter 6 which keeps you from all hurt, harm and danger. 

Psalms 3:7 says, "Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies [upon] the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly." "Thou hast smitten" means "to strike, smite, hit, beat, slay, kill." This is an analogy which is to say when you take away the ability of someone to receive food to sustain their flesh body, crushing their jaw, breaking their teeth so there is no ability to chew and absorb food, they become weak and harmless. When Christ Jesus returns to this earth at the end of this Flesh or Second Earth Age, the "Second Advent of our Lord Jesus Christ", the enemies of our Father God shall become harmless as they are turned into ashes from within. Father's enemies are the fallen angels who shall perish immediately with the return of Christ Jesus as is taught in the Book of Jude, satan and all those who follow him after he is loosed for a short time after the Millennial Kingdom teaching shall likewise become ashes from within.

Psalms 3:8 says, "Salvation [belongeth] unto the LORD: thy blessing [is] upon thy people. Selah." You cannot find "salvation except through our Father God Almighty when you repent before His Throne in the Name of Christ Jesus." Just as our Father God forgave David for his transgressions, our LORD will forgive any of His children who repent, accept chastisement and change their ways so they are worthy of the blessings of Almighty God. To be worthy of the blessings of our Father it is necessary to study His Word, understand His Truths and serve our LORD with a loving heart as a faithful servant so that you may become a part of "His Perfect Plan."