Absalom had done everything in his power to destroy his own father and take his throne. The only reason David survived Absalom’s revolt was by the grace of God.
When this Psalm was written the rebellion is over, Absalom is dead, and David is headed home with sorrow in his heart. The son he loved more than life is gone.
Psalm 61:2 From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I. [3] For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.
There may be a time when you or I cry out, overwhelmed with a grieving heart. What then? We ask the Lord to lead us to the The Rock of our salvation. I cried out twice on a hospital gurney, brushing death each time. Then the sweet spirit of God enveloped me in His comforting arms and I wasn't afraid. I'll never forget it.
When the worst happens, know that in spite of how you feel, what you think or how things look. Jesus has the power to get you through.
Psalm 145:18 The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.
