What is the meaning of Psalm 62:7? My salvation • David begins the verse by declaring, “My salvation … is in God.” He is not talking about a vague optimism but about real deliverance—both eternal and in the crises he faces. • Psalm 3:8 reminds us, “Salvation belongs to the LORD,” and Jonah echoes, “Salvation is from the LORD” (Jonah 2:9). The pattern is clear: rescue is God’s work, not ours. • When pressures mount, believers echo David’s confession, trusting that God alone secures forgiveness, freedom from sin’s power, and ultimate victory over death. and my honor • “Honor” speaks of reputation, dignity, and vindication. In a world quick to shame, David rests his standing on God, not on shifting public opinion. • Psalm 3:3 celebrates, “You, O LORD, are … my glory,” and 1 Samuel 2:30 promises, “Those who honor Me I will honor.” God defends and exalts those who trust Him. • Practically, we can release the need to vindicate ourselves; God guards the good name of His children and will one day reveal the full truth. rest on God • The verb pictures leaning all weight on something sturdy. David’s salvation and honor “rest” (literally are “upon”) God. Nothing is left balanced on human resources. • Proverbs 3:5 urges, “Trust in the LORD with all your heart,” and Isaiah 26:3 promises perfect peace to the mind “steadfast because he trusts in You.” • We are invited to a similar wholehearted reliance: every aspect of life finds stability on the unchanging character of God. my strong rock • Calling God a “strong rock” brings to mind a cliff face—unmovable, weather-proof, impossible to topple. • Psalm 18:2 piles up the imagery: “The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer.” Deuteronomy 32:4 simply declares, “He is the Rock.” • Storms expose foundations; when our footing is on the Rock, insecurity gives way to confidence that cannot be shaken. my refuge is in God • A refuge is a safe shelter where enemies cannot reach. David turns from describing God to inviting the reader: Run to Him! • Psalm 46:1 affirms, “God is our refuge and strength,” and Proverbs 18:10 adds, “The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” • Whatever the threat—spiritual, emotional, physical—God Himself is the guarded place. We do not merely receive protection from Him; we find protection in Him. summary Psalm 62:7 teaches that every facet of security—rescue, reputation, stability, and safety—finds its source and resting place in God alone. He is the unyielding Rock who saves, the faithful Defender who honors His people, and the welcoming Refuge who shields all who trust Him. |
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