1 O Lord, how many are my foes!
Many are rising against me;
2  many are saying of my soul,
“There is no salvation for him in God.” Selah

3  But you, O Lord, are a shield about me,
my glory, and the lifter of my head.
4  I cried aloud to the Lord,
and he answered me from his holy hill. Selah

5  I lay down and slept;
I woke again, for the Lord sustained me.
6  I will not be afraid of many thousands of people
who have set themselves against me all around.

7  Arise, O Lord!
Save me, O my God!
For you strike all my enemies on the cheek;
you break the teeth of the wicked.

8 Salvation belongs to the Lord;
your blessing be on your people! Selah  Psalm 3

Central Idea: When we are surrounded by opposition and doubt, we must recognize it honestly, remember who God is, rest in His sustaining grace, and rely on His saving power.

I. Recognize the Reality of Opposition (verses 1–2)

II. Remember Who Your God Is (verses 3–4)

III. Rest in His Sustaining Grace (verses 5–6)

IV. Rely on His Saving Power (verses 7–8)