Resting in God
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Intro: The difference between a zebra in the wild and a zebra in the zoo… Zebra in the zoo can take a nap!
Introduction:
Introduction:
Summary of the Psalm’s theme - Psalm 62:1-2
Summary of the Psalm’s theme - Psalm 62:1-2
Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him.
Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.
The Psalmist is focused on the protection and safety we have in God
The Psalmist is focused on the protection and safety we have in God
Summary of the attacks against him - Psalm 62:3-4
Summary of the attacks against him - Psalm 62:3-4
How long will you assault me? Would all of you throw me down— this leaning wall, this tottering fence?
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 attacks on him perceive him as week and indefensible
The attacks on him perceive him as week and indefensible
The opposition is based on lies and deception
The opposition is based on lies and deception
The description of our safety in God - Psalm 62:5-8
The description of our safety in God - Psalm 62:5-8
Our rest is in God - Psalm 62:5
Our rest is in God - Psalm 62:5
Psalm 62:5 (NIV)
Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him.
Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
Our hope comes from Him - Psalm 62:5
Our hope comes from Him - Psalm 62:5
Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him.
You answer us with awesome and righteous deeds, God our Savior, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas,
He is our salvation - vs. Psalm 62:6
He is our salvation - vs. Psalm 62:6
Psalm 62:6 (NIV)
Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.
We will not be shaken - Psalm 62:6
We will not be shaken - Psalm 62:6
Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.
My honor depends on God - Psalm 62:7
My honor depends on God - Psalm 62:7
My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge.
Just as our salvation depends on God Our honor (glory)
He is my refuge - Psalm 62:7
He is my refuge - Psalm 62:7
My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge.
Toddlers running to Mom
Trust in Him at all times - Psalm 62:8
Trust in Him at all times - Psalm 62:8
Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.
Good times and bad times
When life makes sense and when it doesn’t
When we can see a way out and when we can’t
Pour out your heart to Him - Psalm 62:8
Pour out your heart to Him - Psalm 62:8
Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.
In the New Testament, Paul expressed this trust resulting in unimaginable peace - Philippians 4:6-7
In the New Testament, Paul expressed this trust resulting in unimaginable peace - Philippians 4:6-7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
The Enemies of Resting in God - Psalm 62:9-10
The Enemies of Resting in God - Psalm 62:9-10
Surely the lowborn are but a breath, the highborn are but a lie. If weighed on a balance, they are nothing; together they are only a breath.
Do not trust in extortion or put vain hope in stolen goods; though your riches increase, do not set your heart on them.
Don’t trust in traditional sources of power - vs. 9
Don’t trust in traditional sources of power - vs. 9
Don’t trust in manipulations for power - vs. 10
Don’t trust in manipulations for power - vs. 10
Conclusion:
Conclusion:
One thing God has spoken, two things I have heard: “Power belongs to you, God,
and with you, Lord, is unfailing love”; and, “You reward everyone according to what they have done.”
Our rest is dependent on God’s Power - Psalm 62:11
Our rest is dependent on God’s Power - Psalm 62:11
Our rest is dependent on God’s Unfailing Love - Psalm 62:12
Our rest is dependent on God’s Unfailing Love - Psalm 62:12
In these two truths, we can be confident that God will reward our trust in Him
Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him.
Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.
How long will you assault me? Would all of you throw me down— this leaning wall, this tottering fence?
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.
Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him.
Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.
My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge.
Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.
Surely the lowborn are but a breath, the highborn are but a lie. If weighed on a balance, they are nothing; together they are only a breath.
Do not trust in extortion or put vain hope in stolen goods; though your riches increase, do not set your heart on them.
One thing God has spoken, two things I have heard: “Power belongs to you, God,
and with you, Lord, is unfailing love”; and, “You reward everyone according to what they have done.”