My Soul Finds Rest in God Psalm 62

My Soul Finds Rest in God Psalm 62

Psalm 62: 3 -4 3 How long will you assault me? Would all of you throw me down— this leaning wall, this tottering fence? 4 Surely they intend to topple me from my lofty place; they take delight in lies. With their mouths they bless, but in their hearts they curse.

The Enemy… • Like a wrecking crew… hammering, banging, battering, ramming • Trying to topple us and make us fall • BUT… the focus of the Psalm is not the enemy but THE LORD!

Psalm 62: 1 -2 1 Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him. 2 Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.

Psalm 62: 1 (NRSV) “For God alone my soul waits in silence; from Him comes my salvation. ”

Isaiah 30: 15 “In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it. ”

Psalm 62: 5 -6 5 Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. 6 Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.

Psalm 62: 7 -8 7 My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge. 8 Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.

Without God… • “but a breath… a lie… nothing… only a breath. ” (v. 9) • “though your riches increase, do not set your heart on them. (v. 10)

With God… • “Power belongs to you, God, and with the Lord, is unfailing love. ” (vv. 11 b-12 a) • “Power without love is tyranny, while love without power lapses into sentimentalism. ” • In the Lord… One Who is both Powerful & Loving

Matthew 11: 28 -30 (The Message) “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly. ”