31 January 2010

Text: Psalm 62

“MY SOUL, WAIT SILENTLY FOR GOD ALONE”

(I) TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS IN LIFE

1. Attacks

“How long will you attack a man?” Psalm 62:3

2. Plots

“They only consult to cast him down from his high position;
They delight in lies; they bless with their mouth but they curse inwardly.” Psalm 62:4

3. Oppression

“Surely men of low degree are a vapour,
Men of high degree are a lie;
If they are weighed on the scales, they are altogether lighter than vapour.
Do not trust in oppression, nor vainly hope in robbery;
If riches increase, do not set your heart on them.” Psalm 62:9-10

(II) CHOOSING TO PRACTISE WAITING ON THE LORD

1. A Personal Choice that must be made

“Truly my soul silently waits for God…” Psalm 62:1a

“My soul, wait silently for God alone,
For my expectation is from Him” Psalm 62:5

2. A Personal Understanding of the practice of Waiting on the Lord

a) Waiting on God alone (Psalm 62:5a)

b) Expectations are from God alone (Psalm 62:5b)

c) Exercising faith in God:-

i) Our salvation (Psalm 62:1, 6)

ii) Our rock (Psalm 62:2a, 6)

iii) Our defense (Psalm 62:2b, 6)

iv) Our glory (Psalm 62:7)

v) Our strength (Psalm 62:7)

vi) Our refuge (Psalm 62:7, 8)

(III) EXHORTATION TO WAIT ON THE LORD

1. Trust in the Lord at all times (Psalm 62:8a)

2. Pour out the heart to the Lord (Psalm 62:8b)

3. Believe in the power of the Lord (Psalm 62:11c)

4. Hope in the mercy of the Lord (Psalm 62:12a)