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Psalm 62:5, 6 - Waiting Upon The Lord.

Psalm 62:5, 6 (NLT) Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him. 6 He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will not be shaken.

Psalm 62:5-6 (ESV) For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him. 6 He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken.

Psalm 62:5-6 (AMP) My soul, wait only upon God and silently submit to Him; for my hope and expectation are from Him. 6 He only is my Rock and my Salvation; He is my Defense and my Fortress, I shall not be moved.

INTRODUCTION

This psalm of David is an appeal to God to uphold him. No psalm surpasses it in its expression of simple trust in God. [NIV SB]

David expressed his feelings to God and then reaffirmed his faith. Prayer can release our tension in times of emotional stress. Trusting God to be our rock, salvation, and fortress (62:2) will change our entire outlook on life. No longer must we be held captive by resentment toward others when they hurt us. When we are resting in God's strength, nothing can shake us. [Life Application SB 2019]

COMMENTARY PEARL

   "I am weak but thou art strong," the first line of the old hymn "Just a Closer Walk with Thee," describes how I've often felt in the past three years. I've learned to make this admission to Jesus without shame or apology because it's absolutely true. Apart from His presence and power at work within me, I am weak and woefully inadequate when it comes to knowing how to pray, love and forgive others, and persevere under pressure.
   Spending time in Jesus's presence knowing He knows everything about me and loves me still brings a sense of relief and freedom. I am, at times, inadequate, scared, frustrated, tired, empty, and feeling rejected. But when I admit my shortcomings, honesty lifts a weight from my shoulders. I don't have to fake it. I come just as I am and find my hope renewed in who He is.
   Jesus is more than adequate to meet my needs today, tomorrow, and forever. He is my Rock, the unshakable One on whom I can depend even when global events rattle and shake me. He is my Savior who cleanses my sin stains and gives me a fresh start. He is my Fortress, my hiding place, my safe space when Satan launches attacks on me.
   As I walk closer with Jesus, I rely on His strength. All that I am waits quietly on Him. He alone is my hope. Grace Fox
   Faith Step: Review the lyrics for "just a Closer Walk with Thee," then fill in the blanks: I am ________ but Jesus is ________ for whatever circumstance I face today. [Mornings With Jesus 2024 Devotional by Guideposts and Zondervan]

CLASSIC CHRISTIAN SONG ON THIS TOPIC

Alabama - Just A Closer Walk With Thee (Live); Gaither Music TV

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPmJemdLGf8

LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY

Psalm 62:5-6 - The Blessings Of Pray And Waiting Upon The LORD.
https://www.abible.com/devotions/2024/20240530-1122.html
https://www.abible.com/devotions/2022/20220517-1142.html
https://www.abible.com/devotions/2021/20210324-1102.html
https://www.abible.com/devotions/2012/20120427-1348.html

Psalm 27:14 - Waiting On The Lord.
https://www.abible.com/devotions/2024/20240628-1003.html

Psalm 37:34 - Hoping And Waiting On The Lord While Keeping His Way.
https://www.abible.com/devotions/2010/20100822-1349.html

Psalm 130:5 - Waiting With Hope In The Lord and His Promises.
https://www.abible.com/devotions/2021/20210123-0909.html

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

https://abible.com/links/