Among David’s sons, Absalom was ambitious, had an attractive personality, and was cunning. He stole the hearts of people and also the throne of David. (II Samuel 15-18) David experienced betrayal, rejection, and abandonment by people. It was a shameful situation in which people commented that God abandoned David, and He would not help him. Amid sorrow, in the fields escaping the pursuit of Absalom, when ten thousand were pursuing him, David took his worries to the Lord, and he was able to trust him. (I Peter 5:7) Hence, he could even sleep. In this Psalm, he declares the attributes of God that help him to trust him. (Psalm 3)
Shield: When the enemy attacks relentlessly and ruthlessly, he needs protection. David depended on the divine protection of God, whom he describes as a shield. David would not be harmed by the fiery darts shot by Satan, as God the shield is the perfect, encircling protection. (Ephesians 6:16)
Hears from Holy Hill: Though there is plenty of noise around David. God hears the prayers of David. Though he could pray in secret and silence, he chose to pray aloud, crying out to the Lord. His prayers are not empty words, because God hears from His Holy Hill. David was confident that God not only hears prayers, he sends help. (Psalms 121:1)
Salvation: David describes God, who gives glory and lifts his head. Though people desired defeat and shame for David, God will give him glory. Glory means honour instead of shame, and David could keep his head high, not hanging. Peter also writes to believers that the Spirit of Glory will rest upon them when they endure persecution. (I Peter 4:14)
Enemies become powerless: When many enemies arise, the Lord will arise against those enemies. The more they arise, God will dispense his vengeance in equal measure. David writes that God will strike them on the cheek, break their teeth, and render them powerless. David sought a blessing on all people of Israel, though they had rejected him. (II Samuel 15:13)
Can I trust the Lord in trying circumstances as David did?