How can Psalm 62:3 encourage you during times of personal spiritual attack? Setting the scene in Psalm 62 David is surrounded by enemies bent on toppling him, yet he speaks with calm confidence because his trust is fixed on God’s unshakable character. Verse 3 captures the pressure he faces and the assurance that follows. “How long will you threaten a man? Will all of you throw him down like a leaning wall, like a tottering fence?” (Psalm 62:3) What this verse tells you in a spiritual battle • Opposition is real—David expects relentless hostility. • The enemy’s plan is to “throw him down,” but their power is limited; they can only push at what already looks “leaning” or “tottering.” • God inspired this verse to remind you that apparent vulnerability is not defeat; you may look fragile, yet you stand because the Lord upholds you (Psalm 62:6). Why that matters when you feel attacked • You are not surprised by assault; Scripture forewarns it (1 Peter 5:8). • God records David’s experience to certify that the righteous can appear on the brink yet never collapse when anchored in Him. • The verse exposes the bluff of the enemy; they threaten, but cannot finish the job unless God permits (Job 1:12). Practical encouragements to rehearse • Speak aloud the truth: “I may look like a leaning wall, but God is my fortress” (Psalm 62:6–7). • Remember that God counts every threat and sets a limit on each one (1 Corinthians 10:13). • Shift your focus from the attackers to the stability of your Rock; verses 1–2 and 5–8 bracket the danger with declarations of safety. Supporting passages that echo Psalm 62:3 • Isaiah 54:17— “No weapon formed against you shall prosper.” • 2 Corinthians 4:8–9—“We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed.” • Ephesians 6:10–11—“Be strong in the Lord… put on the full armor of God.” Living out the confidence • Meditate daily on God’s sovereignty; it turns frightening threats into empty noise. • Replace panic with praise, echoing David’s refrain: “My salvation and my honor rest on God” (Psalm 62:7). • Stand your ground, knowing that if the Lord held David upright, He will as surely hold you. |
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