SOAP 08/01/2014; Psalm 62:5-6

Today's reading: Isaiah 65, 66; Psalm 62; John 3

S) "⁵ My soul, wait in silence for God only,
For my hope is from Him.
⁶ He only is my rock and my salvation,
My stronghold; I shall not be shaken."

Psalm 62:5-6 (NASB)

O) These lines echo the first lines of the psalm, which really drives home the point. This is also not a totally unique declaration, and in a lot of ways sounds a lot like many other Psalms. However, the word that caught my attention, was David's use of "only." Again, these aren't unique concepts, that David declares a devotion solely to the LORD, but the phrasing really makes that element stand out in this song. I think it's also worth mentioning, that when David said, "My soul, wait in silence," I do not at all think he meant to not pray. He was putting his soul at ease, at rest, by remembering the origin of his hope. In that he took refuge, and would not be shaken.

A) Like many psalms that come across really as prayers, the application is for me to directly quote these verses, believe them for myself. I need to adopt the same quiet patience that David declared, as he waited for God to be his hope, rock, salvation, and stronghold. As I wait, my soul in silence, I declare that I will not be shaken.

P) Father, You only are my rock and salvation. You are my stronghold. There are many storms in my life, present and impending. Help me to quiet my soul, to wait for You only. I will not be shaken. I declare again, Father God, You only are my rock and salvation. You are my stronghold. There are many storms in my life, present and impending. Help me to quiet my sol, to wait for You only. I will not be shaken. In Jesus's name I pray. Amen.