Psalm 62:8 Trust in him at all times; you people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah. I. THE OBJECT OF OUR CONFIDENCE — GOD. Trust in Him: in His perfections and prerogatives — His power, wisdom, goodness, love. Trust in Him at all times: prosperity, sorrow, etc. Trust in Him at all times. May I? You must. Is it not presumption? Nay; the presumption would be the other way. When your child trusts in your affection, and walks in obedience to your will, regarding your promise as truth, that child is not presumptuous. It is presumptuous when he disputes your authority or truthfulness, and is refractory. Filial affiance, humble love, lowly but perfect confidence, are not presumption, but obedience. II. This is our privilege, that WE MAY POUR OUT OUR HEARTS BEFORE GOD. Pour out your heart in personal prayer and supplication. God sees the heart; yet open it yourself to Him. Spread your case before Him. It will be your comfort and relief, your solace and your satisfaction. III. THE SAFETY WHICH IT ASSURES TO ALL WHO EXERCISE THAT CONFIDENCE, AND AVAIL THEMSELVES OF THAT CONSOLATION. God is a refuge for us. There is our security. (J. Stratten.) Parallel Verses KJV: Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah. |
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