Psalm 61:2 From the end of the earth will I cry to you, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I. I. THE SEASON REFERRED TO — "When my heart is overwhelmed." There are such seasons in Christian experience. 1. From a sense of the Divine claims we owe obedience (Deuteronomy 6:5; Matthew 22:37). 2. From the pressure of heavy trials (Psalm 55:12-14). 3. From the keenness of temptation to which the very best of men are subject. Moses, David, Daniel, Job, and even our Lord Himself, were all tempted. 4. From the anticipations of future evils. II. WHITHER THE PSALMIST DESIRES TO BE LED — "To the Rock that is higher than I." "The rock" gives the idea — 1. Of strength (Psalm 62:2, 6, 8). 2. Durability: "I am the Lord, I change not." "Jesus Christ, the same yesterday," etc. III. THE GROUNDS OF THE PSALMIST'S PLEA — "from the ends of the earth." 1. This prayer is prompted by a consciousness of need. 2. It is addressed to the true source of ability. 3. It is encouraged by past experience (Psalm 61:3). (G. Stockdale.) Parallel Verses KJV: From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I. |
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