Psalm 62

 Psalm 62

We all have a tendency to want to talk and talk too much.  Especially in difficult times when we are under attack.  This psalm may have been written when David was under attack from Absalom.  David does something we need to replicate when we are under stress.  He emphasizes the importance of being silent. 

In verse 1 David describes himself with “My soul waits in silence for God alone.” After describing the wicked behavior of evil men, there is a subtle change. In verse 5 we see “My soul, wait in silence for God only.”  In verse 1 he describes the state of his soul; in verse 5 he commands it.  Being silent and waiting on God is not a one-and-done kind of thing.  We seem to be at peace, and when reminded of evil, we have to take action to move toward the peace or silence before God.  But this time David doesn’t rehearse their evil behaviors but rather God’s greatness.  Notice also what David heard in verses 11-12.  Power belongs to God, and loving-kindness, or mercy, is His.  

“Lord, help me to be silent so I can hear Your words of mercy. AMEN.”