The Search for Strength Psalm 62 Psalm 62

The Search for Strength Psalm 62

Psalm 62 – for All people 8 Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. Selah

Psalm 62 – a Meditation 1 For God alone my soul waits in silence 11 -12 God has spoken; twice have I heard this: that power belongs to God, and that to you, O Lord, belongs steadfast love.

the Experience of Distress 3) How long will all of you attack a man 4) They only plan to thrust him down from his high position

the Cause of Distress 3) How long will all of you [scream at] a man? 4) … They bless with their mouths, but inwardly they curse

the Cause of Distress 3) How long will all of you [scream at] a man? 4) … They bless with their mouths, but inwardly they curse His speech was smooth as butter, yet war was in his heart; his words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords. (Psa 55: 21)

the Cause of Distress • (10) Extortion, Robbery, Riches!

the Cause of Distress • (10) Extortion, Robbery, Riches! – Extortion: clever robbery, defraud, deceive – Robbery: simply take without due

the Cause of Distress • (10) Extortion, Robbery, Riches! – Extortion: clever robbery, defraud, deceive – Robbery: simply take without due – Riches: “Chayil” = Strength, Power, Ability, Valiance, Wealth, Prosperity

the Cause of Distress • (10) Extortion, Robbery, Riches! – Extortion: clever robbery, defraud, deceive – Robbery: simply take without due – Riches: “Chayil” = Strength, Power, Ability, Valiance, Wealth, Prosperity Meditate on God; don’t Set your heart on Chayil

Trusting in ‘Chayil’ is foolish:

Trusting in ‘Chayil’ is foolish: 1. since All people are lighter than a breath. (9) – Brevity of our flesh, Frailty of our souls – “Surely!”

Trusting in ‘Chayil’ is foolish: 1. since All people are lighter than a breath. (9) – Brevity of our flesh, Frailty of our souls – “Surely!” 2. since Chayil itself is no strength (3) – As dependable as a leaning wall, tottering fence – “Surely!”

the Solution to Distress 11 Once God has spoken; twice have I heard this: that power belongs to God, 12 and that to you, O Lord, belongs steadfast love. For you will render to a man according to his work.