Part 9 1 Peter 3:8–12
David was under great duress. It was the season of his life when, although anointed by Samuel as king, he was nevertheless forced into hiding from Saul. Saul had become an unjust ruler, an authority figure who actively persecuted submissive and righteous David. After David had gone to the priest, he retreated to the caves. David, the elect of God, was forced to suffer on the earth as an exile.
Yet, Psalm 34 begins:
I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
David, the humble follower of the Most High God, submitted himself to God’s timing and continued to bless God (and Saul) in the most difficult times and under the most unfair circumstances. Clearly this is why Peter picks this Psalm to support the point he has been making on submission, suffering, and blessing.