2. The Turning Point–Confidence in the Lord (v. 4). This is the central verse of the psalm, and it records the turning point in David’s experience. The word translated “help” or “helper” is related to “Ebenezer” in 1 Samuel 7:12: “Thus far the Lord has helped us” (nasb) and is a word David often used in his prayers (10:14; 30:10; 33:20; 79:9; 86:17; 115:9-11). It’s worth noting that Jonathan visited David about this time, and the Lord used him to encourage His servant (1 Sam. 23:16-18). The Lord doesn’t always send angels to encourage us; sometimes He uses other believers to minister to us (see Acts 9:26-28; 11:19-26). Every Christian ought to be a Barnabas, a “son of encouragement.”