Psalm 4:2-3
2 How long will you people turn my glory into shame? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods?
3 Know that the Lord has set apart his faithful servant for himself; the Lord hears when I call to him.

David asked a valid question. Just how long will the ungodly keep to their way? They can’t keep to it forever, so they may as well abandon it now and be blessed.

David knew that he and other godly people were set apart for God. God sets us apart for our own enjoyment, greater purity, special service… We should be confident that God will hear our prayers. When prayer seems ineffective, it is worth it to take a spiritual inventory to see if there is a reason for unanswered prayer.

Application

In what way you feel that God has set you apart for himself? What are some answered prayers in the recent past? Give glory to God.