FINDING REST IN GOD
Keywords 62:2
He alone is my rock and my salvation; he
is my fortress, I will never be shaken.
1. This psalm was written at a time when
David felt persecuted by deceitful people who spoke flattering words but secretly
planned to knock him off the throne (4). David acknowledged his human weakness,
calling himself a “leading wall” and “tottering fence” (3). Humanly, it was difficult for
David to find any peace or rest in his position as a king.
2. Nevertheless, he confidently asserts that he is able to find rest for
his soul in God as well as hope and salvation (1, 5). With God as his source of
strength, his “fortress,” he will never be shaken. With this
faith, David commands us to trust God at all times and warns us not to put
confidence in our own schemes or earthly wealth. His ultimate trust is in the
character of God who is powerful, loving, and just in rewarding people for what
they have done (11, 12). Verses 1-2 and 5-6 are a chorus of confidence in God
that we can repeat for ourselves. Let’s become strong in our inner selves in God our fortress!
Prayer Father, thank you for the strength, hope, salvation, and rest we can
find in you. Help me not to envy people who are humanly privileged or have
great riches, for those things are temporary.
One Word Find rest in God alone
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