Over two Psalms, David remarks on his ability to sleep well and in peace. The Lord sustains David as he flees from his son Absalom (Psalm 3:5), and the Lord protects David as he sleeps (Psalm 4:8). What has struck me about each of these verses is the active work on the Lord on David’s behalf and indeed on every Christian’s behalf. The Lord lifts David up and protects him, physically and spiritually. The Lord carefully watches over us. He is for us. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?