Sunday, March 2, 2008
Psalm 62

Okay... My psalm is again very short. But next week, it'll be much longer. Is that good or bad? Depends on how I look at it.

1 My soul finds rest in God alone;
my salvation comes from him.

2 He alone is my rock and my salvation;
he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.

3 How long will you assault a man?
Would all of you throw him down—
this leaning wall, this tottering fence?

4 They fully intend to topple him
from his lofty place;
they take delight in lies.
With their mouths they bless,
but in their hearts they curse.
Selah

5 Find rest, O my soul, in God alone;
my hope comes from him.

6 He alone is my rock and my salvation;
he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.

7 My salvation and my honor depend on God ^[a] ;
he is my mighty rock, my refuge.

8 Trust in him at all times, O people;
pour out your hearts to him,
for God is our refuge.
Selah

9 Lowborn men are but a breath,
the highborn are but a lie;
if weighed on a balance, they are nothing;
together they are only a breath.

10 Do not trust in extortion
or take pride in stolen goods;
though your riches increase,
do not set your heart on them.

11 One thing God has spoken,
two things have I heard:
that you, O God, are strong,

12 and that you, O Lord, are loving.
Surely you will reward each person
according to what he has done.

One of the verses that speaks to me is verse 2. In verse two it says that we call to God as our heart grow faint, either from the attacks of the world or our inability. This is because God's ways are higher than ours, and therefore we should always seek him first, and do what the Bible tells us to do, not what we think is right, for our human wisdom and intelligence is very fallible. So basically, we have to involve God in all our decision, and not just stick Him on a pedestal to call for help when we need it.

Another verse is verse 4. Where is says that we long to dwell in God's tent forever, and hide in the shadow of His wings. It tells us, like pastor did just today, that we should long for His presence, and should remain in it. Therefore, spend your one hour with God!

Finally, verse 7 and 8. Whereas this verse says that he will be enthroned in God's presence, we should enthrone God in our lives, and we should not shortchange Him.

That's all, and have a blessed week! =))

Joel L.