Psalm 61-62 Calm Reassurance From The Lord

I’m so glad that I’m able to call out to God as David did here:

“God, hear my cry; listen to my prayer. 

I call to You … when I am afraid. 

Lead me to a Rock that is higher than I …

Let me live in Your Holy Tent forever.

Let me find safety in the shelter of Your wings …

You have given me what belongs to those who fear You [eternal life]…

I find rest in God;

Only He can save me.  He is my Rock and my Salvation.  He is my Defender.

I will not be defeated…

Only He gives me hope…

My honor and my salvation come from God.

He is my mighty Rock and my Protection …

Trust God all the time.  Tell Him all your problems, because God is our protection …

Do not trust in force…

God is strong.  The Lord is loving.”

My commentary spoke about what David said in Psalm 62:

“The enemy could threaten him, lie about him, and even assault him, and he would not lose the peace God put in his heart.  To wait in silence before the Lord is not idleness or inactivity.  It is calm worship and faith, resting in His greatness and submitted to His will.  It is preparation for the time when God gives the orders to act… Times of waiting can be difficult if we don’t depend wholly on the Lord.  God’s delays are not God’s denials, but our impatience can be used by the devil to lead us in dangerous and destructive detours.”

Father, thank You for Your calm reassurance that You provide me.  Help me to wait on You and abide in You.  Allow me to worship You fully as I wait for Your plans to unfold.  Watch over me and my family.  Keep us safe from the evil one.

Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford