Rest In God (Psalm 62)

Where do we find true rest and refuge when we are attacked on all sides? How frail is our human life? Let’s look at Psalm 62.

For the Chief Musician. To Jeduthun. A Psalm by David. (WEB)

Where do we find true rest, in a day, in our wealth, in a world of sin, a political party, our defense forces, or God?

Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken. (Ps 62:1-2 NIV)

Not once did Jesus command that we rest in a day, Sabbath or Sunday, but did He command that we come to Him for true rest?

Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (Mat 11:28 NKJV)

Have we ever experienced two-faced enemies trying to destroy us, spreading lies?

So many enemies against one man—all of them trying to kill me. To them I’m just a broken-down wall or a tottering fence. They plan to topple me from my high position. They delight in telling lies about me. They praise me to my face but curse me in their hearts. Interlude (Ps 62:3-5 NLT)

Who is our rock and salvation, a politician, a mere human being, our wealth, our military, or God alone?

My soul, wait in silence for God alone, for my expectation is from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress. I will not be shaken. My salvation and my honor is with God. The rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. Trust in him at all times, you people. Pour out your heart before him. God is a refuge for us. Selah. (Ps 62:5-8 WEB)

In who alone can we put our ultimate trust, a faulty fellow human being, wealth, protecting our homes with threats of violence, business practices that are more like robbery than completely honest?

Human beings are nothing but a breath. Human beings are nothing but lies. They don’t even register on a scale; taken all together they are lighter than a breath! Don’t trust in violence; don’t set false hopes in robbery. When wealth bears fruit, don’t set your heart on it. God has spoken one thing—make it two things—that I myself have heard: that strength belongs to God, and faithful love comes from you, my Lord—and that you will repay everyone according to their deeds. (Ps 62:9-12 CEB)

What is a human life that we so often brag about ourselves and get so arrogant about?

What do you know about tomorrow? How can you be so sure about your life? It is nothing more than mist that appears for only a little while before it disappears. (James 4:14 CEV)

Who is the cornerstone of our common Christian faith, a pope, a patriarch, a reformer or Christ?

For it stands in Scripture: “Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone, a cornerstone chosen and precious, and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.” (1 Pet 2:6 ESV Isa 28:16)

Where do we find true rest and refuge when we are attacked on all sides? How frail is our human life? You decide!