Monday, April 22

Jehovah himself will hear when I call to him.—Ps. 4:3.

King David has ruled Israel for some time, but he now faces a perilous situation. His scheming
son Absalom has had himself declared king, and David has been forced to leave Jerusalem. He has
also been betrayed by a confidant,and now, accompanied by a few loyal ones, he walks weeping and
barefoot over the Mount of Olives.More over, Shimei, who belongs toa family in King Saul’s house, is
throwing stones and dust at David while cursing him. (2 Sam.15:30, 31; 16:5-14) Will this ordeal
bring David down to Sheolin grief and disgrace? No, for he trusts in Jehovah.

This is evident in the 3rd Psalm, composed by David regarding his flight.

He also wrote the 4th Psalm.

Both of these compositions express the conviction that God hears and answers prayers. (Ps. 3:4; 4:3)
These psalms assure us that Jehovah is with his faithful servants day and night, blessing them with his support
as well as peace and a sense of security.—Ps. 3:5; 4:8.

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