It Seems to me . . .
By Bob Beanblossom
23 May 2016
It seems to me that we are the stressed out generation. Everything needs to be done now, we schedule activity on top of activity. This sort of endless rush creates stress on our minds and bodies, our relationships, and even our ability to do all the things we think we should be doing.
On top of that, we are bombarded with information that our nation, our economy, our ecological systems are all in dire straits. We are to prepare for the future, but how we should do that is as elusive as a straight answer from a politician.
Where do you look for relief from the problems you face personally, or for those we face as a nation?
Do you look to your ‘inner strength,’ or perhaps your superior intellect?
Do you believe that the Republicans or the Democrats or the Independents will save our country–maybe Hillary, or Bernie, or Donald is the coming savior of America?
If you are a Christian, when you pray, do you tell God what and when you want Him to do something to solve all of life’s problems–your way?
Do you ‘straighten out’ folks on the social media who are obviously uninformed, dangerous, and radical–because they don’t agree with you?
Here is what the Psalmist said (62:1-2):
“Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation. HE ONLY is my rock and my salvation; he is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved.”
The Hebrew word translated “salvation” means deliverance from, or something (or someone) saved from a threat or danger. It also includes more than simply being yanked from the lions’ jaws. It carries the thought of being brought into a quality of life and well-being, encompassing the physical, emotional and positional health.
In other words, God’s salvation for the Psalmist included relief from a situation that he was unable to overcome on his own, relief that not only rescued him, but elevated him to be more in tune with what God would have for him.
This is not the Psalmist telling God what and when. Notice that his soul–his entire being–waits for the Lord’s schedule.
The Psalmist is confident that when he does wait upon the Lord that he “shall not be greatly moved.” He still anticipated some buffeting, some storms. But he is sure of God’s ultimate victory, with himself as a beneficiary thru the grace of God–he brought nothing to the battle. He learned the reality of faith and trust in his God.
Maybe we should rethink our confidence in ourselves, in our own great wisdom, and seek the strength of the God of the universe.