David when he was caught by Philistines (1 Samuel 21: 10-15) Tune = ‘Silent Dove Among Distant People’. Michtam. 57 is Another Michtam. “Do Not Destroy” Tune – Same Context
Mishaps happen to everyone. Psalm 34:19 – May are the afflictions of the righteous
Job, Abraham, Joseph, Moses, Elijah, Daniel, Paul – All of them went through storms. Those who want lead a godly life in Christ Jesus will undergo persecution. Acts 14:22 – We enter the Kingdom through many afflictions. If both righteous and unrighteous go through afflictions, what’s the difference? Psalm 34:21 – Afflictions Kill the Unrighteous; Psalm 34:19 – God redeems the righteous from his afflictions
Running from Saul – In a Cave – For the righteous, it is not a hideout alone; it is a spiritual experience
1) Supplication (1-3)
• Two realities – God, Enemy
• God – Refuge (Hear the footsteps)
• God – Sustainer – El Elyon (Bring to Completion)
• God – Savior (Mercy and Faithfulness)
2) Affliction (4,6)
• Cave of Lions – Strength, Hunger, Cruelty
• Fiery Furnace – Burns around us
• War of Words – Gossip, Ridicule
• Hunting – Elephant Trap
3) Worship (7-11)
• Acknowledge the Greatness of God
• Look at ‘Yourself’ – no way to worship – Look above – See God high and lifted up
• Our gains and losses must be for the glory of God and worship
o Strong Mind – Worship
o Weak mind – Discouragement and Fear
• He says, “Mind wake up, Harp, Wake up. Worships amidst the enemies and the heathens.
Let our Caves wake up with worship. Until the affliction passes and even after
