Psalm 62:8 - Trust in God at All Times Even When Waiting.
Psalm 62:8 (NIV) Trust in him at all times,
O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God
is our refuge. Selah
Psalm 62:8 (GWT) Trust him at all times, you
people. Pour out your hearts in his presence. God is
our refuge. Selah
Psalm 62:8 (JUB) Wait in him at all times;
ye peoples, pour out your heart before him; God
is our refuge. Selah.
Psalm 62:8 (AMPC) Trust in, lean on, rely
on, and have confidence in Him at all times, you
people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is a
refuge for us (a fortress and a high tower). Selah
[pause, and calmly think of that]!
WORD STUDY
Trust in God at All Times. It is not easy to
wait "at all times; especially when you feel
that God is not following your schedule. If your
times are in His hands (Ps. 31:15), you will have
perfect peace as you wait for Him to work (Isa.
26:3). [Chapter by Chapter Bible Commentary by
Warren Wiersbe re Psa. 62] mod.
COMMENTARY PEARL
Trust in him at all times.
Faith is as much the rule of temporal as
of spiritual life; we ought to have faith in
God for our earthly affairs as well as for our
heavenly business. It is only as we learn to trust in
God for the supply of all our daily need that we
shall live above the world. We are not to be idle,
that would show we did not trust in God, who
worketh hitherto, but in the devil, who is the
father of idleness. We are not to be imprudent or
rash; that were to trust chance, and not the
living God, who is a God of economy and order.
Acting in all prudence and uprightness, we are to
rely simply and entirely upon the Lord at all
times.
Let me commend to you a life of trust in
God in temporal things. Trusting in God, you
will not be compelled to mourn because you have
used sinful means to grow rich. Serve God with
integrity, and if you achieve no success, at least no
sin will lie upon your conscience. Trusting God,
you will not be guilty of self-contradiction. He
who trusts in craft, sails this way to-day, and
that way the next, like a vessel tossed about by
the fickle wind; but he that trusteth in the
Lord is like a vessel propelled by steam, she
cuts through the waves, defies the wind, and
makes one bright silvery straightforward track to
her destined haven. Be you a man with living
principles within; never bow to the varying customs of
worldly wisdom. Walk in your path of integrity with
steadfast steps, and show that you are invincibly
strong in the strength which confidence in God
alone can confer. Thus you will be delivered from
anxious care, you will not be troubled with evil
tidings, your heart will be fixed, trusting in the
Lord. How pleasant to float along the stream of
providence! There is no more blessed way of living than
a life of dependence upon a covenant-keeping
God. We have no care, for he careth for us; we
have no troubles, because we cast our burdens
upon the Lord. [Morning and Evening by Charles H.
Spurgeon]
COMMENTARY
Intimate Friend
This verse is an open invitation to be
honest and deeply real with the Lord. It calls us
to take our masks off and pour out our true
thoughts and feelings to God, to be there before him
telling it like it is, not how we think things
should be. How freeing it is to realize that we can
be totally honest with God and express our
sadness or joy, our fears, our faults and
weaknesses, our pain, desires and dreams, and to know
that the contents of our hearts are really safe
with God, our refuge. This verse also reminds us
that although the specific patterns or formats
for prayer are excellent principles for
individual or corporate prayer times, we don't have to
follow them in order for God to hear us, nor do we
have to hide our negative emotions and attitudes
just so we'll look good. God already knows all
that we are feeling and struggling with, so we
can come to him just as we are and pour out our
hearts "at all times." He invites us in the midst
of conflicts, stresses, responsibilities, and
frustration to seek him as our closest confidante, our
intimate friend.
Dear Father, How thankful I am for the
confidence and security that you long to hear from me
and to comfort me. You know and understand all
the thoughts of my heart better than I do
myself, and you invite me to pour out my heart to
you now. And so I will [Praying Through The
Bible By Fuller re v. 8] mod.
Perhaps the greatest key to spiritual
growth is spending time alone with the Lord. This
means taking the time to speak with God about
whatever is on your heart - and, even more
importantly, allowing Him to speak to you.
In Psalm 62:5, King David wrote, "My
soul, wait silently for God alone, for my
expectation is from Him." Perhaps that is why David was
known as a man after God's own heart. To win that
kind of reputation, David first needed to know
the mind and heart of God so that he might be
and do what the Lord desired of him. David
sought to know God. He frequently "inquired" of the
Lord. He spent time in the Lord's presence,
singing to the Lord from the depths of his heart. In
2 Samuel 7:18 we read, "King David went in and
sat before the LORD; and he said, 'Who am I, O
Lord GOD? And what is my house, that You have
brought me this far?"
What did it mean for David to sit before
the Lord? It means that he spent time alone in
the presence of the Lord, communicating with the
Lord from the deepest part of his soul, asking
questions of God, and listening quietly for the Lord's
answers.
Jesus frequently sought time apart with
His heavenly Father. Time with the Father
provided Him with a source of comfort and strength.
Jesus also sought time alone with His disciples so
that He might teach them and they might find
spiritual refreshment (see Luke 9:10).
We are wise if we choose to spend time
alone with God, in a place without distractions or
interruptions, for a period sufficient for us to relax
completely and focus our attention fully upon the Lord
and His Word. We must be willing to wait in the
Lord's presence until we receive God's directives
or His words of comfort.
Why don't many of us desire to spend time
alone with God? The foremost reason is that we
don't feel sure of our relationship with God and,
therefore, we feel afraid of God. However, as David
admonished, "Trust in Him at all times, you people; pour
out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for
us" (Ps. 62:8).
But those who are born again spiritually
have a Father-child relationship with the Lord.
Our heavenly Father loves us unconditionally and
deals with us tenderly and patiently. The more we
learn what He's really like, the more we see Him
as Jesus saw Him, the more we will long to
spend time alone with Him - and the more we will
know the fullness of His grace. [Life Principles
SB By Charles Stanley re Psa. 62:5-8]
Prayer is so much more than asking God to do
what we want done. Prayer is trusting Him
enough, and in all situations and conditions of
life, to do as this verse tells us to do and pour
out our hearts to Him! Our hearts are often
full: full of pain or anger; of bitterness or
resentment; of fear and confusion. How wonderful it
would be to pour all of these out before Him who
loves us and cares for us. We can do this
"pouring out" through prayer. And we need to. When
is the last time you did a heart-inventory?
Did you find your heart full of anguish from
some of the things listed above? Why not stop
right now and pour it all out before Him; then
commit to doing it weekly, at least. You can trust
Him in this! [In His Time Walk With Wisdom]
As they grow, children find those safety
nets - a blanket, a stuffed toy, a thumb to suck
- that they need to help avoid the scary parts
of life. Similarly, adults trying to avoid the
things they dread may find themselves in a
diversion addiction - movies, food, TV, music; or
worse - gambling, drugs, affairs, pornography. God
doesn't want His children to rely on such things to
soothe the soul. Instead, He offers His arms as a
safe haven from the trials of life. [The 365
Daily Promise Bible By Barbour re Psa. 62:8]
My two-year-old granddaughter, Lilah,
circled the living room, showing her finger to each
one of us in turn. Beginning with her mommy and
daddy, Lilah had six people look at her "owie.
We each reacted by saying something like "Oh
no! or "I'm sorry" and maybe offering a gentle
kiss. It didn't matter that there was barely
anything to see on the injured finger. She had bumped
it, and we were all ready to express sympathy -
just as we had done the other times she exhibited
an owie during our visit.
As I watched Lilah go around the room, a
thought came to me: She shares her hurts so freely
because she knows she is loved. And then a second
thought struck me: Am I that open with Jesus? I know
without a shadow of a doubt that He loves me - He
demonstrated that when He died on the cross. But do I
believe that He is concerned about every single
thing that concerns me? I have to admit that
sometimes I hesitate to pray about something that
hurts me because it seems trivial in light of
others' more urgent needs. Or maybe it's an old
wound that I feel like I should have "gotten over"
by now.
Life gives each one of us plenty of
owies; some of the most painful ones are not seen
with human eyes. Hurtful words, unfair treatment,
broken relationships, disappointment over the way
our lives have turned out, grief caused by the
loss of a loved one. Jesus wants us to freely
come to Him with all our bumps, scrapes, and
bruises, regardless of whether we think they're
worthy of His attention. Because to Him, they all
are. by Dianne Neal Matthews
Faith Step: What's causing you pain right
now? Whether it's an old or new owie, take it to
Jesus and let Him express His love and concern for
you. [Mornings With Jesus 2019 Devotional by
Guideposts and Zondervan]
Praise in Troubled Times
It is important that we thank, praise,
and love God just as much in troubled times as
we do in good times. It may be even more
important to do it then. Anyone can be thankful and
joyful when things are going their way because they
have lots of good emotions to support them, but
when times are tough, we have to bypass how we
feel and praise God in spirit.
I finished three teaching sessions at a
church this past weekend, and the next day I woke
up with the stomach flu - not what I had
planned, that is for sure. I decided to give God
extra praise and thanksgiving and tell Him I loved
Him even more than usual on that day. Most of
the day, at different intervals, I spoke my
gratitude out loud. I wasn't grateful for the stomach
flu, but I had plenty to be grateful for in the
midst of it.
One benefit was that I stayed in bed all
day, and that is something I almost never do! The
rest was probably good for me. It also stirred up
compassion in me for other people who are sick,
including a few people I know who are currently taking
chemotherapy. I feel that if we can continue to praise God
when things in our circumstances are not good, we
are giving the highest kind of praise.
No matter what is going on in your life,
make a decision to praise God, be thankful, and
shower words of affection on Him. It will
strengthen you as you go through the difficulty.
Father, You are good and I want to bless
You at all times. Help me remember that I don't
have to feel like being thankful in order to give
thanks! Help me praise You even more in troubled
times than in good ones. [My Time with God by
Joyce Meyer]
When You Lose the Feeling of Love, Choose
the Action of Loving
What do you do with the feelings that
come from disappointment in a relationship? You
cant stuff them away, because they will just pop
out somewhere else.
You need to trust God and tell him all
your problems because he is your protection.
Tell him you are angry or disappointed or
that you feel nothing. In those times when you
feel nothing, when you feel like youve lost
the love, go to God and tell him that - and then
trust him. Hebrews 10:23 teaches us, We can
trust God to do what he promised (NCV). And he
promises to pour his love into our hearts.
Love is a feeling, but it is also an
action. And when you lose the feeling to love
someone, move forward with the action of loving them,
and that will help you reclaim your feelings of
love. Is this hypocritical? No, its being
human. We all lose the feeling to love at sometime.
It usually happens when we decide to live with
a problem instead of talking it out or openly
facing it.
Start by telling God your feelings about
the problem. From there, he can begin to give
you the strength to talk to your loved one about
it. As you do this, God will begin to restore
your feeling of love for that person. He does
what Lamentations 5:21says: Turn us around and
bring us back to you again! That is our only hope!
Give us back the joys we used to have! (TLB).
That is my prayer for you. Whether you
are a husband or a wife who needs to let go of a
disappointment or misunderstanding or if you need to accept
the differences you have with a close friend - I
pray that God will begin to bring back your joy.
But its a process, and it begins when you
decide to trust God and tell him your feelings. By
Tom Holladay [Daily Devotional by Rick Warren:
https://pastorrick.com/devotional/]
PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS
I am the God of all time and all that is.
Seek Me not only in morning quietness but
consistently throughout the day. Do not let unexpected
problems distract you from My Presence. Instead, talk
with Me about everything, and watch confidently
to see what I will do.
Adversity need not interrupt your
communion with Me. When things go "wrong," you tend to
react as if you're being punished. Instead of this
negative response, try to view difficulties as
blessings in disguise. Make Me your Refuge by pouring
out your heart to Me, trusting in Me at all
times. (Psa. 55:17; 32:6; 62:8) [Jesus Calling by
Sarah Young]
I am the culmination of all your hopes
and desires. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the
first and the last: who is and was and is to come.
Before you knew Me, you expressed your longing for
Me in hurtful ways. You were ever so vulnerable
to the evil around you in the world. But now My
Presence safely shields you, enfolding you in My
loving arms. I have lifted you out of darkness into
My marvelous Light.
Though I have brought many pleasures into
your life, not one of them is essential. Receive
My blessings with open hands. Enjoy My good
gifts, but do not cling to them. Turn your
attention to the Giver of all good things, and rest in
the knowledge that you are complete in Me. The
one thing you absolutely need is the one thing
you can never lose: My Presence with you. (Psa,
62:5-8; Rev. 1:8; 1Pe. 2:9; Jam. 1:17) [Jesus
Calling by Sarah Young]
I am pleased with you, My child. Allow
yourself to become fully aware of My pleasure shining
upon you. You don't have to perform well in order
to receive My Love. In fact, a performance
focus will pull you away from Me, toward some sort
of Pharisaism. This can be a subtle form of
idolatry: worshiping your own good works. It can also
be a source of deep discouragement when your
works don't measure up to your expectations.
Shift your focus from your performance to
My radiant Presence. The Light of My Love
shines on you continually, regardless of your
feelings or behavior. Your responsibility is to be
receptive to this unconditional Love. Thankfulness and
trust are your primary receptors. Thank Me in
everything; trust in Me at all times. These simple
disciplines will keep you open to My loving Presence.
(Eph. 2:8, 9; 3:16-19; Psa. 62:8) [Jesus Calling
by Sarah Young] mod
Trust Me with every fiber of your being!
What I can accomplish in and through you is
proportional to how much you depend on Me. One aspect of
this is the degree to which you trust Me in a
crisis or major decision. Some people fail
miserably here, while others are at their best in
tough times. Another aspect is even more telling:
the constancy of your trust in Me. People who
rely on Me in the midst of adversity may forget
about Me when life is flowing smoothly. Difficult
times can jolt you into awareness of your need for
Me, whereas smooth sailing can lull you into the
stupor of self-sufficiency.
I care as much about your tiny
trust-steps through daily life as about your dramatic
leaps of faith. You may think that no one notices,
but the One who is always beside you sees
everything ~ and rejoices. Consistently trusting in Me
is vital to flourishing in My Presence. (Psa.
40:4; 56:3, 4; 62:8; Isa. 26:3) [Jesus Calling by
Sarah Young]
Trust Me moment by moment. This is all I
require of you, and it is sufficient to keep you
standing firm in the midst of fierce spiritual
battles. Just getting through each day is a victory
as long as you stay in communication with Me.
Search for Me in your moments. Keeping your focus
on My Presence is the best protection against
self-pity and depression.
I am calling you to trust Me in deep
darkness. Take one step at a time, clinging to My hand
for help and guidance. I am always near you, and
I know exactly how much you are struggling.
Though the battle is fierce and you are
weak, your resources are unlimited. My Spirit is
ever ready to help you; you have only to ask.
Remember that this Holy Helper is infinitely powerful
and infinitely loving. I also am eager to help
you. Call upon My Name with confident trust, for
My unfailing Love surrounds you. (Psa. 62:8;
John 14:16, 17; Psa. 32:10) [Jesus Today by Sarah
Young]
Trust in Me at all times. Pour out your
heart to Me, for I am your refuge. The more you
rely on Me, the more effectively I can help you.
Trusting Me is appropriate for all circumstances:
joyful and sorrowful, peaceful and stressful. In
fact, things that cause you stress can serve as
reminders to seek My Face. I want you to remember that
I am with you, taking care of you, even when
life hurts. Talk with Me about your troubles and
leave them with Me. Then rest in My Presence while
I go to work on your behalf.
Tell yourself the truth about Me. Use
words of Scripture to describe Me: "You are my
refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust." I
am indeed a refuge - a safe place to find
shelter in the storms of life. Speaking or singing
such truths is an effective way to draw near Me.
Your mind usually has several thoughts or
thought-fragments passing through it at once. Instead of just
thinking about Me, speak out loud; this gives focus
to your thoughts - and to your trust in Me.
(Psa. 62:8; 1Ch. 16:11; 1Pe. 5:7; Psa. 91:2)
[Jesus Always by Sarah Young]
I want you to trust Me enough to relax
and enjoy My Presence. I did not design you to
live in a state of hyper-vigilance - feeling and
acting as if you are constantly in the midst of an
emergency. Your body is wonderfully crafted to "gear
up" when necessary and then to "gear down" when
the crisis is over. But because you live in such
a broken world, you find it difficult to let
down your guard and relax. I want you to remember
that I am with you all the time and that I am
totally worthy of your confidence. Pour out your
heart to Me, committing all the things that are
troubling you into My sovereign care.
The more you lean on Me, the more fully
you can enjoy My Presence. As you relax in My
healing Light, I shine Peace into your mind and
heart. Your awareness of My Presence with you grows
stronger, and My unfailing Love soaks into your inner
being. Trust in Me, beloved, with all your heart
and mind. (Psa. 62:8; 52:8; Pro. 3:5) [Jesus
Always by Sarah Young]
Let My consolation - My comfort - bring
Joy to your soul. When anxiety is welling up
within you, come to Me and pour out your heart.
Then sit quietly in My Presence while I comfort
you, helping you see things from My perspective.
I remind you of your heavenly destination, for
you are indeed on your way to Glory! I infuse My
Joy and Peace into your heart, mind, and soul.
When you are joyful, this changes the way
you view the world around you. Even though you
see much darkness, you can also see the Light of
My Presence continuing to shine. Moreover, the
Joy in your soul gives you buoyancy, enabling
you to rise above the countless problems in your
life. Once you have gained this perspective, you
will discover that you can comfort others in the
midst of their troubles. They will find in you the
consolation that you have found in Me. Thus your Joy
becomes contagious, "infecting" those around you
with Joy in their souls! (Psa. 94:19; 62:8; 2Co.
1:3, 4) [Jesus Always by Sarah Young]
Do what you can, and leave the rest to
Me. When you're embroiled in a difficult
situation, pour out your heart to Me, knowing that I
listen and I care. Rely on Me, your ever-present
Help in trouble. Refuse to let your problem
become your main focus, no matter how anxious you
are to solve it. When you've done all you can
for the time being, the best thing is simply to
wait - finding refreshment in My Presence. Don't
fall for the lie that you can't enjoy life until
the problem has been resolved. In the world you
have trouble, but in Me you may have Peace - even
in the midst of the mess!
Your relationship with Me is
collaborative: you and I working together. Look to Me for
help and guidance, doing whatever you can and
trusting Me to do what you cannot do. Instead of
trying to force things to a premature conclusion,
relax and ask Me to show you the way you should go
- in My liming. Hold My hand in confident
trust, beloved, and enjoy the journey in My
Presence. (Psa. 62:8; 46:1; John 16:33; Psa. 143:8)
[Jesus Always by Sarah Young]
Do not worry about tomorrow! This is not
a suggestion, but a command. I divided time
into days and nights, so that you would have
manageable portions of life to handle. My grace is
sufficient for you. but its sufficiency is for only one
day at a time. When you worry about the future,
you heap day upon day of troubles onto your
flimsy frame. You stagger under this heavy load,
which I never intended you to carry.
Throw off this oppressive burden with one
quick thrust of trust. Anxious thoughts meander
about and crisscross in your brain, but trusting
Me brings you directly into My Presence. As you
thus affirm your faith, shackles of worry fall
off instantly. Enjoy My Presence continually by
trusting Me at all times. (Mat. 6:34; 2Co. 12:9; Psa.
62:8) [Jesus Calling by Sarah Young]
CLOSING THOUGHTS
Trusting Over And Over
No matter how well we're doing with our
goals, we have good reason to go to God to pour out
our hearts to him. Brennan Manning said, "My
trust in God flows out of the experience of his
loving me, day in and day out, whether the day is
stormy or fair, whether I'm sick or in good health,
whether I'm in a state of grace or disgrace. He
comes to me where I live and loves me as I am."
This is the great news: God loves us
right where we are, and he's utterly patient with
the progress we've made, no matter how small our
steps look to us. He's like a good parent thrilled
with the first steps of an infant. The child
completely trusts the parent to hold him up when he
wobbles. There is no doubt in his mind that his
parent will respond with help and with delight. God
is just like that.
God is our refuge, loving us as we are
and comforting us when we need it. [The Daniel
Plan 365-Day Devotional] mod.
God Alone Knows Our Future
The longer we walk with the Lord, the
more we realize that we really don't know what
each new day may bring. A phone call can come in
the middle of the night shattering our joy.
Suddenly everything changes. It's amazing what a
knock at the door can bring or what the opening of
a letter can do.
I don't say these things to conjure up
fear in our hearts, but simply to remind us that
God alone knows our future. And there's no
safer, no better, no more rewarding place to be
than in the nucleus of His will, regardless of
where that may be.
We are only finite human beings. We can
only see the present and the past. The future is
a little frightening to us. So we need to hold
on to His hand and trust Him to calm our fears.
And at those times when we're stubborn and
resisting and God shakes us by the shoulders to get
our attention, we're reminded that we don't call
the shots, God has a plan for us, mysterious
though it may seem, and we want to be in the center
of it.
All the risks notwithstanding, the center
of His will is still the safest place on earth
to be.
There's no more rewarding place to be
than in the nucleus of Gods will, regardless
of where that may be. [Chuck Swindoll
www.insight.org.]
LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS PASSAGE
Psalm 62:5-6 - The Blessings Of Pray And
Waiting Upon The LORD.
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2012/20120427-1348.html
YOUR COMMENTS
If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in
hearing from you. Thanks in advance and let's keep
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred
Gibbs
LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT
Most Important Decision in Life:
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0
A Man without Equal by Bill Bright:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo
Seeking God Made Real:
http://vimeo.com/31489782
Prayer Made Real:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE
Importance of Choice:
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]
Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David
DeRose, MD, MPH:
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart
LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES
Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies:
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/
Amazing Facts Bible Studies:
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx
Hope Awakens Bible Study Guides:
https://www.hopeawakens.study/lesson-header;id=2
Glow Tract Video Bible Studies:
http://www.bibleresearch.info/
LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS
Islam and Christianity in Prophecy, The
Third and Final Conflict by Tim Roosenberg:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHSJB-fuHLU&list=PLWhQIHGTHlkaGg5Cwe3NDzWtFX8vNSpsE
Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of
Adventist World Radio: https://www.awr.org/bible
Revelation Now by Pastor Doug Batchelor:
https://www.revelationnow.com/
Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW:
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens
Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657
