Our Only Hope

Wednesdays, 2025.

10/29/2025

Psalm 62.

Central idea: Our only hope is in God alone.

I. Can I trust in man? [3-4]

No, because men are not trustworthy. They will fail us.

“If you trust me long enough, I will let you down.” — Don Wilson

Exalting Jesus in Psalms 51-100 False Refuge: Confidence in Men (Psalm 62:1–9)

This psalm finds David calling this truth to mind—people are a faulty refuge for all kinds of reasons. One, because they can turn on you (vv. 3–4). Two, because they’re not around forever (v. 9). “Those of low estate are but a breath; those of high estate are a delusion; in the balances they go up; they are together lighter than a breath” (v. 9 ESV). Low estate and high estate—it’s a Hebrew expression that takes in everybody. All human beings are but a breath. Again, that’s the same word translated “alone” or “only” in verses 1, 2, 5, and 6. Trust only in God because men are only a breath. The contrast is absolute. Human beings are a vapor, a breath. Here today, gone tomorrow. God is the only one we can trust “at all times” (v. 8).

II. Can I trust in material gain of this life? [10]

No, because wealth is fleeting, both gained honestly and dishonestly.

III. So, who can I trust? [1-2, 5-8, 11-12]

God alone.

Is a place of rest

Is a place of security

Is a place of strength

Is a place of refuge

Is a place of faithful love

Is SALVATION