Trusting God for Help in Adversity (Ps. 62)
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Introduction:
Introduction:
Psalm 62 - Trust in God's Salvation
Psalm 63 - Trust with Longing
These are the Two "Trust" Psalms in Book 2 of the Psalter.
They stand in compliment to the "Wisdom" gleaned from Psalms 49 & 50.
Psalm 49 reminded us to have wisdom over wealth in light of the fate of the wicked.
Psalm 50 reminded us to have wisdom over worship in sacrifice.
As we grow in godly wisdom, we learn to trust God more in times when the enemy oppresses, as well as times when we are in a spiritual desert and God's presence SEEMS to be distant at best, removed at worst.
Psalm 62 is structured in a symmetrical form, weaving the theme of "a Testimony of Trust" as the stitching between the Psalmist's (David) "Pessimistic Complaints".
The structure of Psalm 62 is as follows:
I. Soul Truth - Wait on God's Power & Mercy (Ps. 62:1-2, 11-12).
I. Soul Truth - Wait on God's Power & Mercy (Ps. 62:1-2, 11-12).
A. The ONLY Sure Source of Security for Trust (Ps. 62:1-2).
A. The ONLY Sure Source of Security for Trust (Ps. 62:1-2).
1. The Thesis - My Soul Waits ("is silent") Truly ("only") Upon God (v. 1a).
1 Truly my soul waiteth upon God: From him cometh my salvation.
2. The Synthesis -
a. He Is the Source of My Salvation (v. 1b).
b. He Is My Refuge (v. 2a).
2 He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.
c. I'm Anchored in Him Against that which would shake me (v. 2b).
B. The Sure Foundation of Trust Are the Word & Character of God (Ps. 62:11-12).
B. The Sure Foundation of Trust Are the Word & Character of God (Ps. 62:11-12).
1. The Thesis - God's Revelation (v. 11a).
11 God hath spoken once; Twice have I heard this; That power belongeth unto God.
2. The Synthesis -
a. Is of His Power (v. 11b).
b. Is of His Mercy (v. 12a).
12 Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: For thou renderest to every man according to his work.
c. Is of His Righteous Justice (v. 12b.).
II. An Appeal in Adversity (B - Ps. 62: 3-4, & 9-10).
II. An Appeal in Adversity (B - Ps. 62: 3-4, & 9-10).
A. Adverse People (Ps. 62:3-5).
A. Adverse People (Ps. 62:3-5).
1. Perverted Imaginations (Ps. 62:3).
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.
a. The Premise - Ill-willed Imaginations (v. 3a).
b. The Picture -
i. Death to the Dreamer (v. 3b).
ii. The Winds of Destruction (v. 3c).
2. The Pride of Envious Sinners (Ps. 62:4a-b).
a. The Thesis - Plotting (v. 4a).
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.
b. The Synthesis - Lies (v. 4b).
3. The Hypocrisy of Fake Friends (Ps. 62:4c-d).
a. What They Say - Blessing (v. 4c).
b. What They Think - Cursing (v. 4b).
B. Adverse Circumstances (Ps. 62:9-10).
B. Adverse Circumstances (Ps. 62:9-10).
1. Futility of Trusting in Life's Station (v. 9).
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.
a. Low Station = Vanity.
b. High Station = Vanity.
2. Futility of Trusting in Riches (v. 10).
10 Trust not in oppression, And become not vain in robbery: If riches increase, set not your heart upon them.
a. The Thesis - Ill-gotten Gains (v. 10a).
b. The Synthesis -
i. If Riches Increase (v. 10b).
ii. Don't Let them Steal Your Heart Away from God (v. 10c).
III. Soul Expectation, Salvation, & Oblation (Ps. 62:5-6, 7-8).
III. Soul Expectation, Salvation, & Oblation (Ps. 62:5-6, 7-8).
A. The Anchored Soul (Ps. 62:5-6).
A. The Anchored Soul (Ps. 62:5-6).
1. The Thesis - Fasten Your Soul Upon God (v. 5a).
5 My soul, wait thou only upon God; For my expectation is from him.
2. The Synthesis -
a. God, the Hope-Giver (v. 5b).
b. God, the Bedrock Fortress (v. 6a).
6 He only is my rock and my salvation: He is my defence; I shall not be moved.
c. A Steadfast Supplicant (v. 6b).
B. The Inviting Portrait (Ps. 62:7-8).
B. The Inviting Portrait (Ps. 62:7-8).
1. His Testimony (v. 7).
7 In God is my salvation and my glory: The rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.
a. The Premise - In God (v. 7a).
b. The Picture -
i. His Salvation & Presence (v. 7b).
ii. His Strength, My Refuge (v. 7c).
2. Your Invitation (v. 8).
8 Trust in him at all times; ye people, Pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.
a. The Thesis - Trust Him - ALL THE TIME! (v. 8a).
b. The Synthesis -
i. He Is a SAFE Person in Whom You Can Confide (v. 8b).
ii. He Has Room for All, and He Has Room for You! (v. 8c.).