Psalm4:6-7   
Who will prosper us?                  
David is well aware, as he pens this song, that there are murmurings behind the scenes. Plots are being hatched, schemes are being considered to replace the monarch, rivals to the throne are preparing to launch their bids for power. The burning question for the masses is, “Who will bring us prosperity?” Funny isn’t it? After a lifetime of observing politics the question is still the same; historically people have always thrown their lot in with whoever they think will prosper them most. As I write, Britain is in the middle of the Brexit crisis, we currently await the election of a new Prime Minister and the same old questions are being asked. It’s only ever about short-term gain.
David, characteristically, turns his situation on its head with a series of blessings and affirmation of his absolute trust in the Lord. The spearhead of the attack has been placed in God’s hands and the king can now anticipate a response from heaven.  His troubles have been passed to a greater King and now he praises the Lord and looks forward to future prosperity: -Let the light of your face shine on us. Fill my heart with joy when their grain and new wine abound.
The abundance of grain and new wine speaks of fruitful harvests. In Israel the corn harvest takes place in spring and then the gathering of citrus fruits, dates, figs and grapes for wine follow weeks later, in autumn. David is therefore praying to the Lord for abundance, if he is to remain king and satisfy his critics then a successful year in the fields is paramount. Only the mercy and goodness of God can save him. 

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