Psalms of Discipleship—May 8
Life Principles For Those Who Choose To Follow Jesus And Live The Discipled Life
Psalm 62:1-2
1 My soul waits in silence for God only; From Him is my salvation. 2 He only is my rock and my salvation, My stronghold; I shall not be greatly shaken.
Core Value: Grace
Principle #18 and Personal Application:
The quality disciple seeks to rest in the finished work of Christ.
• Grace allows a weary soul to wait in silence for God only. Grace helps us take a deep breath and rest in Him. “My soul waits in silence for God only.”
• Grace allows a weary soul to experience God’s salvation. Grace points us to the source of our salvation. “From Him is my salvation.”
• Grace allows a weary soul to confess God as one’s Rock and one’s salvation. Grace fills our heart with the uplifting truth that God is our rock and our salvation. “He only is my rock and my salvation.”
• Grace allows a weary soul to find in God a stronghold, a place of security. Grace leads us to His protection. “My stronghold; I shall not be greatly shaken.”
Reflect & Respond: Some Really Good Questions To Ponder…
When my life becomes rushed and filled with anxiety, what kinds of promises can I glean from this Psalm?
According to this passage of Scripture, how does a proper understanding of grace help me to live my life as a quality disciple of Jesus?
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, I thank You that my soul can wait in silence for God and for Him alone. I thank You that You are the source of my salvation, and no other. I thank You for being my rock and my salvation. I am grateful to You that because You are my stronghold, I will not be greatly shaken.
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