Scripture Reading : Psalm 62
Theme : My Soul Rests in God Alone
- Rest in God when Enemies Assault (1–4). This psalm reflects David’s confident trust in the Lord in spite of opposition. In silence he waited for God, his Strength and Security, to deliver him from his deceitful enemies. The psalm contrasts the security of trusting God with the insecurity of relying on human devices. The psalm falls into three stanzas of four verses each. His enemies speak flattery to him, but inside, they curse him and wants to kill him.
- Trust in God at All Times (5–8). David confessed that his only hope was in God. God was His Source of safety (Rock), deliverance (Salvation), and security (Fortress) and that therefore he was secure (he would not be shaken). God was his Salvation and his Glory (Honor). Without God’s innumerable deliverances, David would have been crushed by his foes. Therefore David encourages other believers to trust in God in all times.
- God will Reward Each Person (9–12). The psalmist warned that it is foolish to trust in humans. He described how transitory life is, whether a person is of low or high position. People are nothing but a breath. They are so insignificant that, if weighed, the scales would not even move. Their might is powerless against God. Therefore one should not trust in the powerful advances of the wicked. Riches are not to be trusted either. He knows two things that are sure about God: He is strong and loving. So justice will be meted out to everybody. How much better then to find rest in the powerful God than in human devices.[1]
Praying the Scripture
God is patient therefore He does not mete out judgment immediately or none of us would live for more than a few days. He promises to judge all sins in at the end (2 Pet. 3:8-9). He is gracious to give all sinners to repent. But at the end he will render to everyone according to his work, that is, judge fairly. Therefore, do not trust in money, power and other forms of sin to deliver you. These will only lead to extortion, robbery, injustice and other sins. Trust in God alone to save you from your sins and the brokenness of the world. Let your soul rest in Him alone. Rest in Him, worship and obey Him.
[1] The Bible Knowledge Commentary, 839.
经文：诗篇62
主题：我的心专等候神
- 敌人攻击时在主里安息（1-4）。这首诗篇反映了大卫对神的信心和依靠，纵然他受到了攻击。他默默地等候神，即他的力量和保障，救他脱离奸诈的敌人。这首诗篇也对比了信靠神的保障与依赖人的不安。诗歌可分为三段，一段四节。他的敌人说奉承的话，但心里却咒诅并想杀害他。
- 时时刻刻信靠神（5-8）。大卫承认他唯有的盼望在于神。神是他平安（磐石）、拯救和保障（高台）的源头，因此他是安稳的（我必不动摇）。神是他的拯救和荣耀。若不是神无数次的搭救，大卫早就被敌人击垮了。为此，大卫鼓励其他信徒时时刻刻都要信靠神。
- 神会赏赐各人（9-12）。诗人告诫：信靠人是愚蠢的。他说人无论地位高低，其生命都是短暂的。人只不过是空气。他们如此微不足道，以致称重时，磅秤根本不会动。他们的力量对神而言什么都不是。因此，人不当倚靠恶人恶劣的手段，也不当靠财富。他肯定神两件事：祂大有能力，又是慈爱的。因此，各人必得到公正的审判。所以，安息在强大的主里比倚靠人更好。[1]
用经文祷告
神有耐心，所以不立即施行审判，否则人都活不了几天。祂应许到最后必审判众罪（彼后3:8-9）。祂愿众罪人悔改——这是祂的恩慈。但到了最后，祂会照各人所行的报应他们，施行公义的审判。因此，不要依靠钱财、势力或其他罪愆搭救你。它只会领你陷入敲诈、打劫、不义及其他的罪孽中。唯独靠神救你脱离你的罪及世界的堕落。让你的心安息在主里。要安息在主里，敬拜并顺服祂。
[1] The Bible Knowledge Commentary, 839.
