Verse 6 of today’s reading shows that the writing of Psalm 4 was during a time of trouble when many people were distressed: “There are many who say, ‘O that we might see some good! Let the light of your face shine on us, O Lord!’”
John Wesley simplified living the Christian life with what he called the General Rules
I will never read this story in the gospels without thinking of a young pastor I met at a conference several years ago.
Young David was a shepherd who was also a soldier. He was a harpist, whose music could tame the savage beast.
Here we have the words of Jesus to a would-be follower. Jesus’ words sound harsh, but they may not be as harsh as they sound, though certainly there is urgency in them.