"God Only"

Continuing some thoughts about Psalm 62, I wanted to bring out David's distinct dichotomy between God and man.  Also, I wanted to note David's encouraging himself with his reflection.  I see this as a great reminder to us as believers of the importance of rehearsing God's word daily, moment by moment and at all times.  It keeps our perspective focused rightly.

David's description of man, as I wrote in the previous post, is one that we need to rehearse to keep us humble.  And to remind us of the state of men in the world without God, that they will not intimidate our resolve.  Here are some of those reminders from this Psalm:  "leaning wall, tottering fence, delighting in lies, hypocrites and vain".  We need to get the picture of what we truly are that our salvation will become more precious and our God more amazing.  David was amazed and comforted by his awareness of God.  God was his Only Everything!  Meditate on this great truth and find rest from your troubles and fears.  He's your "salvation, rock, stronghold, refuge, power and in the midst and surrounding it all is His lovingkindness.

David was plagued in this Psalm as in many Psalms with men that would dethrone him, make him a prisoner and or kill him.  But he knew where to find a safe hiding place.  In the first two verses he says, "My soul waits in silence for God only."  I'm convicted by his silence!  (Although, he does say "silence", we have this Psalm full of words.)   He tells all that he is doing, then because of all that God is doing, he will not be "greatly shaken"(v. 2).  As he restates this same declaration a few verses down (vs. 5-6), he changes a bit.  He adds "hope" in verse five and drops "greatly" in verse six: "I shall not be shaken!"  He goes on to declare to others (a witness), "trust in Him at all times...pour out your heart before Him".  He also states twice that God is his refuge.  Then he proclaims the encouragement to the people, "God is a refuge for us."  Do you see the progression of his strength as he rehearses these truths?

As stated at the beginning, I believe David's rehearsal of man in his feeble state and God in all His power, encouraged the king in times of need.  I see in this Psalm a progression of strength and resolve.  I see him escalate in excitement as he writes verses ten through twelve.  He warns men of this world and reminds the lovers of God not to trust in vain hopes of ill-gotten gain as though there will be any satisfaction whatsoever for their hearts.  No, the only work in which a man has hope is that work of obedience wrought by God on humble seeking hearts.  God's lovingkindness and power are our only hope for this life and the one to come.

May we take courage from this great king, a man after God's own heart, a man full of flaws but also full of great thoughts of God: God Only.  Let his reminders be our reminders as we travel the road of life and continue in obedience to God and into the likeness of Jesus.  God Only!  Be encouraged.