Standing in the Storm

Psalm 62:1-8 

Truly my soul finds rest in God;

    my salvation comes from him.

 

Truly he is my rock and my salvation;

    he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.

How long will you assault me?

    Would all of you throw me down—

    this leaning wall, this tottering fence?

 

Surely they intend to topple me

    from my lofty place;

    they take delight in lies.

With their mouths they bless,

    but in their hearts they curse.

Yes, my soul, find rest in God;

    my hope comes from him.

 

Truly he is my rock and my salvation;

    he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.

 

My salvation and my honor depend on God;

    he is my mighty rock, my refuge.

 

Trust in him at all times, you people;

    pour out your hearts to him,

    for God is our refuge.

   "What am I going to do?" How many times have we all uttered this cry of despair? Sometimes the storms of life come without letup; they seem endless, successively crashing against us until we feel as though we can't take any more. In those times of desperation, Psalm 62 offers three valuable lessons.

   FIRST, WE MUST WAIT. It's understandable that we want answers and relief immediately, but the Lord acts in His own perfect time, and He's never late. Therefore, we must wait for Him to guide us to the next step-even when that means resisting our natural desire to react quickly and take control of circumstances.

   SECOND, WE MUST WAIT IN SILENCE. When we quiet our mind and tongue, we give God an opportunity to speak His words of hope and trust to our heart. Instead of letting anxiety and worry occupy our thoughts, we must focus on God's promises from Scripture. Then He will give us  patience, trust, courge, and the assurance that He cares and is in control.

   THIRD, WE MUST KEEP IN MIND THE MOTIVATION FOR WAITING-GOD'S INTERVENTION. Our focus is to be on the Lord, not on our troubles, ourselves, or other people. We must learn to filter out whatever is pulling our attention away from trust in almighty God, who is working according to His will and timing.

   When the storms of life batter you, make sure that your feet are planted on the solid rock of Jesus Christ. Do not despair, asking, What am I going to do? Rather, ask, What is God doing? And be assured-He is doing something.

Stanley, Charles F. "Standing in the Storm." In Touch: Daily Readings for Devoted Living. In Touch Ministries: Atlanta. April 2019, page 23.