For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall never be shaken. How long will you assail a person, will you batter your victim, all of you, as you would a leaning wall, a tottering fence? Their only plan is to bring down a person of prominence. They take pleasure in falsehood; they bless with their mouths, but inwardly they curse. For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken. On God rests my deliverance and my honor; my mighty rock, my refuge is in God. Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. 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. Put no confidence in extortion, and set no vain hopes on robbery; if riches increase, do not set your heart on them. Once God has spoken; twice have I heard this: that power belongs to God, and steadfast love belongs to you, O Lord. For you repay to all according to their work. (Psalm 62, NRSV)
Have you ever been faced with oppression of power?
Controlled by someone with wealth or power?
The Israelites would sing this psalm to foster their confidence in God as they were faced with oppression from those with wealth or power. They could despair in their situation or follow after the power or wealth. None of these choices are the right choice though. We should always have confidence in God who has promised to always be with us.
Just as the little kitty looks in the mirror and sees a valent lion, God sees us as warriors able to do complete the battle, because He is always with us, and despair, nor powers, nor wealth can take His place. They will only fool us into a state of hope, when the only true hope comes from God.
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