“Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is
in him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will not be
shaken.” Psalm 62:5-6 New Living Translation
Psalm 62 is a psalm of David that was
written during the time of Absalom’s rebellion*. This is the 2nd
time in the psalm that David announces that, 1) he will wait quietly before God & 2) that his
hope is in Jehovah.
A fortress can have walls from 8 to nearly
20 feet thick**, depending on the region it was built. The chances of an enemy
blasting thru the walls of the fortress were slim to none. David calls God his
rock, his salvation and his fortress. Nothing could have defeated David because
he belonged to God. The same holds true with us today. Since God causes or
allows everything that takes place in our lives, he can certainly make sure
that nothing harms us. If we remain steadfast in our faith and trust in the
Lord regardless of our circumstances, we will experience the peace of God that
gives birth to hope.
The challenge many believers struggle with
is waiting quietly. It takes a
humble heart and a mature spirit to quietly and expectantly wait for godly
results to materialize. It will happen when God knows it is the proper time and
not before. The Lord understands our impatience, for we are truly no different
than our own children in that regard. We must dig deep into the infinite
resources of God’s Word to learn what it takes to quietly and patiently wait
for the Lord, even in the face of some calamitous event. God knows what he’s
doing at all times and will be that fortress wall for you if you will only rest
in his presence. Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing!
Resource: The Life Application Study Bible.
* 2 Samuel 15-18
** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medieval_fortification
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