What does Psalm 61:3 mean?
This affirms that a large part of David's prayer (Psalm 61:1–2) is for the Lord to provide protection and reassurance. David recalls times past when God was the source of his confidence and the power behind his victory (Proverbs 18:10). Those occasions persuaded David that God would never fail him (2 Samuel 8:6).David displayed this same confidence when he volunteered to fight the giant Goliath. Having been empowered to defeat large predators, he was confident he could kill the Philistine champion (1 Samuel 17:37). The apostle Paul demonstrated similar confidence in the Lord. Through his many dangerous travels, Paul saw evidence of God's power to provide safety so His followers could complete His will (2 Corinthians 1:9–10).
