“In peace I will both lie down and sleep;
for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.”
– Psalm 4:8
David was a man who knew his share of unsafe times. He was often on the run, fleeing from enemies determined to kill him. He sometimes didn’t know where he would sleep from one day to the next. But he chose to trust in the Lord and because he did, he could lie down and sleep in peace. This wasn’t because the world was safe but because He trusted that God knew and desired what was ultimately best.
David’s trust wasn’t a blind trust that nothing bad would ever happen to him. Lots of bad things happened to him! It was a considered trust that God knew what was eternally best, that God was always present and faithful, He never fell asleep on watch, and that God would ensure the best outcome from His perspective. David knew God’s will for his life and could trust it would continue to unfold.
With trust like that, David could let go of his fears and stresses. He could quiet his mind from endlessly planning his next move to stay ahead of his enemies and from second-guessing his last move. David could simply rest in God’s spiritual, emotional, and physical protection.
Are you resting like that? Are you quieting your mind and sleeping in the peace and confidence that even when you don’t understand His plan, God is trustworthy and has a good plan for you which He will protect at all times? If you aren’t, consider this matter carefully and choose to trust in God. Turn your anxieties and concerns, your racing mind, fears, and worries over to God. Dwell in His comfort, peace, and safety.