Ps 62 is a Psalm of David.
The theme is placing all hope in God. It was written during the days of Absalom’s rebellion (2Sam 15-18). The theme is placing all hope in God. Knowing that God is in control allows us to wait patiently for Him to rescue us. True relief does not come when the problem is resolved because more problems are on the way! True relief comes from an enduring hope in God’s ultimate salvation. Only then will all trials be resolved.
See The Example Of Hannah
Read 1Sam 1:1-20. How Hannah poured out her heart to God to the extent of being erroneously labeled as drunk by Eli.
“And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed to the Lord and wept in anguish. 14: So Eli said to her: “How long will you be drunk? Put your wine away from you!” 15: But Hannah answered and said, “no, my lord, I am a woman of sorrowful spirit. I have drunk neither wine nor intoxicating drink, but have poured out my soul before the Lord. 16: Do not consider your maidservant a wicked woman, for out of the abundance of my complaint and grief I have spoken until now.” 17: Then Eli answered and said: “Go in peace, and the God of Israel grant your petition which you have asked of Him.” 18: And she said, “let your maidservant find favour in your sight.” So the woman went her way and ate, and her face was no longer sad,” (1Sam 1:10,14-18).
Hannah had good reason to feel discouraged and bitter. She was unable to bear children; she shared her husband with a woman who ridiculed her (1:6,7); her loving husband could not solve her problem (1:8); and even the high priest misunderstood her motives (1:14). But instead of retaliating or giving up hope, Hannah prayed. She brought her problem honestly before God. Each of us may face times of barrenness when nothing “comes to birth” in our work, service, or relationships. It is difficult to pray in faith when we feel so ineffective. But, as Hannah discovered, prayer opens the way for God to work (1:19, 20).
1:18 Earlier, Hannah had been discouraged to the point of being physically sick and unable to eat. At this point, she returned home well and happy. The change in her attitude may be attributed to three factors:
• She honestly prayed to God (1:11).
• She received encouragement from Eli (1:17).
• She resolved to leave the problem with God (1:18).
This is the antidote for discouragement: tell God how you really feel and leave your problems with him. Then rely upon the support of good friends and counsellors.
It Is Important To Sometimes Become Emotional With God
“Their heart cried out to the Lord, “O wall of the daughter of Zion, let tears run down like a river day and night; give yourself no relief; give your eyes no rest,” (Lam 2:18).
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