The Source and Meaning of our Lives
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Psalm 62
1. For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation. 2. He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly moved. 3. How long will you set upon a man to shatter him, all of you, like a leaning wall, a tottering fence? 4. They only plan to thrust him down from his eminence. They take pleasure in falsehood. They bless with their mouths, but inwardly they curse. [Selah] 5. For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from him. 6. He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken. 7. On God rests my deliverance and my honor; my mighty rock, my refuge is God. 8. Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. [Selah] 9. Men of low estate are but a breath, men of high estate are a delusion; in the balances they go up; they are together lighter than a breath. 10. Put no confidence in extortion, set no vain hopes on robbery; if riches increase, set not your heart on them. 11. Once God has spoken; twice have I heard this: that power belongs to God; 12. and that to thee, O Lord, belongs steadfast love. For thou dost requite a man according to his work.
I read through so many of the psalms this morning! I didn’t feel especially drawn to one in particular, but did realize—again—that just about every state of mind and heart and life situation is addressed in them! And so maybe that is why I found myself there this morning. There is a lot going on with me right now—spiritually, experientially, mentally! And I’m sorting through a lot of things that have been revealed to me. And even more. . . God is guiding me down a path I’m not certain of. . . so I guess in light of all that, Psalm 62 is perfect for me today!
God is our only hope! He is the source of all good and wonderful things in our lives. It is only through hope and faith in Him and His promises that we have the courage and the strength to live life in this world. He is our rock and fortress when we feel tossed around by events in our lives and in the world. He is a refuge for us when we want to retreat in denial or fear rather than embrace all He offers and joyfully accept each new day as another opportunity to praise Him and honor Him with our lives.
Man is like breath, God is the source of life. The future is uncertain, but full of hope and fulfillment if we trust God and follow His leadings. David reminds us to place no lasting hope in the promises of this life—we have a God in heaven who waits for us! How can we be afraid or uncertain? How can we question our value and worth? How can we help but rejoice that we are God’s beloved creations? Relying upon man is “like a leaning wall, a tottering fence” but God is our rock, our salvation our fortress against the things of this world.
This world can never satisfy us. We were made to be with God, and until we join Him in heaven, we will never find complete satisfaction and fulfillment on this earth. By trusting in God always we achieve and receive the fullest portion of what God has created for us in the here and now. Rely upon Him and he will show us riches—pour out our hearts to Him and He will reveal His truths. This psalm is so comforting and reaffirming. Verses 11 and 12 are my favorites, my NIV translation says, “One thing God has spoken, two things have I heard: that you, O God, are strong, and that you, O Lord, are loving. Surely you will reward each person according to what he has done.”
Live life in total and absolute dependence upon God and you will never be disappointed or left alone. You will feel disappointment, but God will never disappoint you! You will feel alone, but may rest is the calm assurance, that God is with you every moment. God opens His mouth and we are comforted and reassured. If we live rightly, we will be rewarded. That’s all we really need to know to live. God. Only God. And He is more than all-sufficient! He is everything and more! He is the source of all life, the meaning of our lives, and our refuge and strength that under girds everything we do.
So I guess I was directed to this psalm this morning! He’s the God of the long-haul! He’s the God of the details and the plans and the future. He’s the God of everything. He is my God. And I am blessed beyond explanation, definition, or imagining that He loves such as me—mere breath. And I rejoice that He has breathed life into me and made me in His image and likeness. I am comforted that He waits for me in heaven. I am satisfied when I turn over everything in my life to Him, and confident that He has plans to prosper me and build me up, so that I can advance His word to all the world.
I hope you spend today advancing God’s word as He unfolds His perfect, perfectly crafted plan for you life.
Mary
