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Daily Devotion: Psalm 62:5-8

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Psalm 62:5-8    "My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.  (6)  He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved.  (7)  In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.  (8)  Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah."

This Psalm, as all of God's Word, is filled with wonderful instruction for us in our approach to each day. For me, each day becomes a battle of the mind and I often need reassurance from the Lord. Maybe that isn't your testimony, if so, then be sure to thank God daily for such a blessing of peace and calmness in your life. But if you sometimes get anxious over the things of this world and the daily news that wars and rumors of wars are all around us, then this Psalm is for you and me. David speaks twice in this one Psalm concerning the beautiful truth that "God is my salvation and my glory." The 9th verse tells us that we cannot place our confidence in men, whether they be of low degree or high degree. Verse 10 tells us, "... set not your heart upon them." We all have experienced the fact that humans will often bring disappointment. They will not meet our expectations, or they fall, or they only see their own good. To that, the Word of God tells us that we are not to place our trust in them or in things.  I began by talking about the need for reassurance. David also had this need from time to time. Read what he says in verse 11, "God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God." God had spoken on two different occasions to David that power belongs unto the Lord. In reality, this was probably spoken more than twice to David. I know it has been for me.

Let us read and soak in the great truth of today's verses 5-8. He concludes these passages with the word, "Selah." Think on this. Take it into our hearts and minds. Man will disappoint if my expectation is from him. BUT GOD.... yes, But God will never disappoint when our expectation is set upon Him. He may not grant it as we think it should be, but His ways are so much better and holier than my ways could ever be. In struggles, in turmoil, in indecision, in all matters of life, "God is a refuge for us." Therefore, because He is for us, His ways will always be the best way for us to follow. "Trust in Him at all times."

'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,
Just to take Him at His Word;
Just to rest upon His promise,
Just to know, "Thus saith the Lord!"

Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him!
How I've proved Him o'er and o'er;
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!
Oh, for grace to trust Him more!

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