Daily Devotion in Psalm 62

 

Daily Nugget:
“To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David. Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.” Psalm 62:1 Also: Psalm 62:5.

One of the most common weaknesses found in Christians is impatience. Many want what they desire now and often wonder why God takes so long to answer their requests. “Why, it’s already been 24 hours, and God still has not answered my need.”

God is then written off as a “no show,” and the fretful one attempts to fix the problem himself. Usually, the impatient do-it-your-selfer cannot solve the situation and often regrets their decision and solution. Sometimes, their seizing the situation prolongs and worsens the circumstances they were facing.

David learned early that he must wait for God. God hears the prayers of His people. His Father in Heaven was the only one that knew and always did the right thing. With his confidence in Him, it was a matter of time before He intervened in the situation, so David just waited for God’s help to arrive.

The leader was assured and willing to wait patiently because there was no one as reliable as God to whom he could turn. David was convinced that God was:

• His security. God was never swaying and always a trustworthy “rock” (Psalm 62:1,2, 6, 7, 8).
• His Saviour from trouble (Psalm 62:1, 2, 6).
• His defender (Psalm 62:2, 6, 7).
• His source of expectations (Psalm 62:6).
• His source of pride (Psalm 62:7 – “glory”).
• His source of trust (Psalm 62:8).
• His source that would listen to all that was on his heart (Psalm 62:8).

In David’s mind, there was no other that could deal with what he was facing. He was patient and let God do the right thing — in His timing. We must also be restrained. The world revolves around God’s timeframe, not ours, so wait for God’s help.
“Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.” Psalm 27:14

Today’s Thought: 
“A handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains.” — Dutch Proverb

Word to Understand:
Jeduthun: a chief musician

Today’s Reading:
Psalm 62
1 To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David. Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.
2 He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.
3 How long will ye imagine mischief against a man? ye shall be slain all of you: as a bowing wall shall ye be, and as a tottering fence.
4 They only consult to cast him down from his excellency: they delight in lies: they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah.
5 My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.
6 He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved.
7 In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.
8 ¶ Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.
9 Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie: to be laid in the balance, they are altogether lighter than vanity.
10 Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.
11 God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God.
12 Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.