How can we find stability in God when feeling like a "tottering fence"? Feeling Unsteady: The Image of the Tottering Fence Psalm 62:3 describes people poised to topple David “like a leaning wall, a tottering fence.” When life feels that fragile, God’s Word shows how to exchange instability for steadfast security. Recognizing the Source of Stability • Psalm 62:1–2: “In God alone my soul finds rest; my salvation comes from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will never be shaken.” • Stability is not self-generated; it is rooted in God’s unchanging character. • The literal promise—“I will never be shaken”—flows directly from God’s role as Rock, Salvation, and Fortress. Resting, Not Striving • Verse 1: “My soul finds rest in God alone.” • “Rest” translates a Hebrew word for silence or stillness—choosing to stop frantic self-rescue and instead trust the One who has already secured deliverance (cf. Exodus 14:13–14). • Isaiah 30:15: “In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength.” Anchoring the Heart in God’s Character • Rock (Psalm 62:2): immovable strength. • Salvation: complete, present-tense rescue. • Fortress: high, defended position; adversaries cannot breach God’s protection (cf. Proverbs 18:10). Practices That Plant the Feet Firmly 1. Abide in Scripture • Romans 10:17—faith grows by hearing the Word; feeding on Truth solidifies the soul. 2. Speak Truth to the Soul • Psalm 42:11—David addresses his own heart; preaching God’s promises to oneself steadies emotions. 3. Persistent Prayerful Waiting • Psalm 62:5—“Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from Him.” Waiting focuses attention on God’s timetable and faithfulness. 4. Remember Past Deliverances • 1 Samuel 17:37—David recalled the lion and the bear before facing Goliath; recounting God’s history with you breeds confidence. 5. Join Faith-Building Fellowship • Hebrews 10:24–25—gathering with believers encourages perseverance and reminds us we are not solitary fences buffeted by the wind. Warnings Against False Foundations • Psalm 62:9–10 cautions against trusting human power, oppression, or riches. • Matthew 7:24–27: only the house built on the rock of Christ’s words withstands storms. The Unshakable Promise • Hebrews 6:19—“We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.” • When God anchors, no accusation, failure, or upheaval can sever the line (Romans 8:38–39). Living the Reality • Stability isn’t an abstract concept; it is the daily experience of souls resting on the literal, unfailing promises of Scripture. • As Psalm 62:8 exhorts, “Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge.” With hearts anchored to the Rock, the tottering fence becomes a fortified wall—steady, upright, and secure in every gust of life’s wind. |
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