Believers continue to find occasions when life and the accompanying emotions intensify, identifying with what was being expressed by David as he wrote this Psalm. The reality of emotions pervading our lives draws believers to the Psalms as God’s provision for an anchor and clarifying calmness in the midst of difficulties. The context of Psalm 4 was David being assaulted by verbal accusations, slander, and attacks on his character and reputation. As a man of God this was an extra burden on his heart and troubling to his soul. The psalm reflects his confidence in God to protect him and preserve his integrity as he calls for others to join him in trusting God.
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In the fall of 1969, Gil began a full-time teaching ministry as Senior Pastor of Indian Hills Community Church. He also earned his Ph.D. from the California Graduate School of Theology. The focus of Pastor Rugh’s ministry is systematic, verse-by-verse teaching of the Bible. As a...