Psalms 62:1 - Homilies By W. Forsyth

Waiting.

"Silent unto God"—so the word "waiteth" may be interpreted. Take this in connection with the word "only" repeated with such emphasis and meaning, and we may understand the silence as deeply expressive.

I. SIGN OF FAITH . The soul says, "I can trust and wait."

II. RECORD OF CONFLICT . There has been a struggle. Peace has not been won without a hard fight, and "strong crying and tears." We must sacrifice self before we can say, in the silence of our hearts, "All is well."

III. EXPRESSION OF THE SOUL 'S COMPLETE ACQUIESCENCE . There may have been disappointments from men, but there is hope in God. He is to be trusted at all times. His will is holy and good, and all our "expectation is from him." Hence there is the stillness of content ( Psalms 62:5-8 ).

IV. FORESHADOWING OF VICTORY . "Power belongeth unto God," and that power is pledged in behalf of his people. How God may work we cannot surely tell, but we wait for light. There is a time to "stand still" ( Exodus 14:13 ); and there is a time to "go forward" ( Exodus 14:15 ). When we do as the Lord commands, we shall "see the salvation of God."—W.F.