PSALM 4: Distress Signal (How Do You Spell Relief)

Greetings trusters in the relieving God...

"Answer me when I call...O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; be gracious to me and hear my prayers." (Psalm 4:1)

Back in the day....there was a television commercial about the distress of acid indigestion. The question was asked..."How do you spell RELIEF." The answer was R.O.L.A.I.D.S." Take two Rolaids and you would watch on a moving diagram the two little tablets traveling down the throat into the upset stomach and watch RELIEF come. Aaaaaaaaah...classic T.V.

In Psalm 4 theologians believe that this Psalm is most likely another Psalm like Psalm 3...about Absalom's revolt. "The background of this Psalm is likely the same as that of Psalm 3 (i.e. Absolom's revolt). David appeals to the rebels to have second thoughts about supporting Absolom." (Thanx and a Tip O Da Hat to Ryrie Study Bible notes)

Once again...David addresses the issue...and once again...David focus' on the solution. David starts off with communication to the answer to his problems..."O God".

NOTE: As much as it sounds like it...God is not Irish...O'God.

Apparently...if this is related to Psalm 3...David already experienced RELIEF in his DISTRESS... "You have RELIEVED me in my DISTRESS. Now David desires more answers...(1) Be gracious (2) hear my prayer.

David again...speaks from past experience...and present experience in the cause and effect of praying/calling to the God of his righteousness.

1. Psalm 4:3 The Lord has set apart the godly man for Himself.

2. Psalm 4:3 The Lord hears when I call to Him

3. Psalm 4:7 You have put gladness in my heart more than when their (enemies) grain and new wine abounds.

4. Psalm 4:8 In peace I will both lie down and sleep

QUESTION: Why is all of this possible?

ANSWER: "For you alone, O Lord, make me to DWELL IN SAFETY." (Psalm 4:8)

NOTE: Dwelling in safety...is taking up residence...not just a passing fleeting safety.

Are you tossing and turning in the face of DISTRESS. How do you spell RELIEF? I believe I would spell it...O. G.O.D.!

Love and Relieved Kisses
Rodney "O'Boyd" Boyd