Psalm 62 – God is our sure security

During the reign of David, he had set aside Levitical singers to preside over the music in the Sanctuary. In 1 Chronicle 25:1 and 2 Chronicles 5:15, the leaders of these singers were named. They were Asaph, Heman and Jeduthun, who was also known as Ethan. In Psalm 39, Jeduthun was first introduced and he would again be mentioned in Psalm 77. This Jeduthun had sons who were set aside to prophesy with lyres, harps, and cymbals.

David now writing Psalm 62 to the chief musician specifically mentioned him. The occasion for this Psalm is uncertain but we know from the content that David was undergoing severe trials. It could well be during Absalom’s rebellion when he was hotly pursued, pressurised and maligned by those who were against him. Despite the trials and hardship, his one message affirms what we already know: God alone is trustworthy, and in Him there is perfect security in time of troubles.   

In Psalm 62, David again began by expressing his explicit trust in the Lord. Hence, despite the turmoil without, he could wait alone silently before God. He was deeply assured that God was the solid rock, his salvation and stronghold that could never be shaken. Truly, it’s hard to stay still when one is going through relentless attacks. Yet the best posture is to stay silent and wait on God. Stillness and serenity can only be experienced when there is deep trust and confidence in Him. And David demonstrated that. How about us?

It’s awful to be maligned. Their words outwardly and their inner thoughts of David, were incongruent. They would bless him with their mouth but curse him inwardly. They conspired to get him down. But he knew how to encourage himself in the Lord. The first thing he did was to wait upon God. He knew that it is the only secure thing to do. He placed his hope in God. He recognized that He was his only hope. He was the rock, his salvation and his sure defense. Anchoring on Him, would be hard to waver in the midst of great turmoil. Having established his trust in Him, David also told his followers to trust God as well. It would be foolish to put trust in men, or unrighteous riches.

David’s assertion is that God’s power can never be equalled. Besides, He is also loving and kind. These truths about Him cannot be disputed. If we truly want to be secure and have definite help in time of need, we must come and wait on Him. So in our tough times let’s be still and silently wait on Him. He is trustworthy and it is His desire to help and see us through.