David's Cry for Salvation-pt 1

C. David's Experience with God's Help (Psalm 3:3-5)

1. David's defender in battle (Psalm 3:3) "the lifter up of mine head"
   Luke 21:28 And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.
2. David's refuge in time of need (Psalm 3:4);
   • Could be a general statement of praise concerning God hearing and answering prayer
   • Or could be regarding a particular prayer of David.
   • It certainly seems like a turning point for David, both in mind and in victory. For example, David's counsellor (Ahithophel) betrayed him by siding with the rebellion. (2 Samuel 15:12, 31).

a. Ahithophel's counsel was known for its superiority and was said to be "as if a man had inquired at the oracle of God" (2 Samuel 16:23).
b. On his way out of town David said, "O LORD, I pray thee, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness" (2 Samuel 15:31).
c. Sometimes answers to prayer begin immediately. His paths crossed with Hushai, the Archite (2 Samuel 15:32-34).
• David's burden becomes a great blessing
• God works out David's dilemma after prayer while David was worshipping God.

d. Hushai, at David's request, made himself available to Absalom (2 Samuel 16:15-19).
e. Hushai will be instrumental in defeating the counsel of Ahithophel (2 Samuel 17:1-14).
f. Hushai sent word to David to keep him safe (2 Samuel 17:15-22).
g. Ahitophel's counsel was turned into foolishness and ended (2 Samuel 17:23)
3. David's sustainer in sleep (Psalm 3:5)

D. David's Expectations of God's Help (Psalm 3:6) "I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people"
1 Samuel 18:7 And the women answered one another as they played, and said, Saul hath slain his ...