Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken. Cast your burden upon the LORDThis phrase invites believers to entrust their worries and troubles to God. The concept of casting burdens is reminiscent of 1 Peter 5:7, which encourages believers to cast all their anxieties on God because He cares for them. In the historical context, burdens could refer to the literal loads carried by people or animals, symbolizing the heavy emotional and spiritual loads individuals bear. The act of casting implies a deliberate and decisive action, suggesting trust and surrender to God's sovereignty and care. and He will sustain you;
The promise of sustenance reflects God's ongoing provision and support. In the wilderness, God sustained the Israelites with manna and water, demonstrating His ability to provide for physical needs (Exodus 16). This phrase assures believers that God will uphold them through life's challenges, echoing the assurance found in Isaiah 46:4, where God promises to carry and sustain His people even to their old age. The sustaining power of God is a recurring theme, emphasizing His faithfulness and strength. He will never let the righteous be shaken.
This assurance speaks to the stability and security found in a righteous life aligned with God's will. The term "righteous" refers to those who live in accordance with God's laws and principles. The promise that they will not be shaken is echoed in Psalm 16:8, where David declares that because the Lord is at his right hand, he will not be moved. This stability is not a guarantee of a trouble-free life but rather the assurance of God's presence and support through trials. The imagery of being unshaken suggests a firm foundation, akin to the wise man who built his house on the rock in Matthew 7:24-25, symbolizing the enduring strength found in a life grounded in faith. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidTraditionally attributed as the author of Psalm 55, David is expressing his distress and trust in God amidst betrayal and turmoil. 2. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant name of God, emphasizing His faithfulness and power to sustain those who trust in Him. 3. The RighteousThose who are in right standing with God, often characterized by their faith and obedience to His commands. 4. Betrayal and ConflictThe context of Psalm 55 involves personal betrayal, possibly reflecting events in David's life such as Absalom's rebellion or Ahithophel's treachery. 5. JerusalemWhile not directly mentioned in this verse, the city often serves as the backdrop for David's psalms, representing God's chosen place for His people. Teaching Points Trust in God's Sustaining PowerGod is both willing and able to sustain us through life's challenges. Trusting Him involves actively casting our burdens upon Him. The Unshakeable RighteousWhile circumstances may be turbulent, those who are righteous in God's sight have a firm foundation and will not be ultimately shaken. Active Faith in Times of TroubleCasting burdens is an act of faith, requiring us to release control and rely on God's provision and timing. God's Faithfulness in BetrayalEven in the face of personal betrayal, God remains a steadfast refuge. Our response should be to turn to Him rather than retaliate. Practical Steps to Cast BurdensEngage in prayer, immerse in Scripture, and seek godly counsel to effectively cast your burdens on the Lord. Bible Study Questions 1. What does it mean to "cast your burden upon the LORD," and how can you practically do this in your daily life? 2. How does understanding God's promise to "sustain you" change your perspective on current challenges you face? 3. In what ways can you identify with the righteous being "unshaken" despite life's difficulties? How does this assurance impact your faith? 4. Reflect on a time when you felt betrayed or overwhelmed. How did turning to God for support make a difference? 5. How do the additional scriptures (1 Peter 5:7, Matthew 11:28-30, etc.) reinforce the message of Psalm 55:22, and how can they guide you in moments of anxiety or stress? Connections to Other Scriptures 1 Peter 5:7This verse echoes the call to cast our anxieties on God, emphasizing His care for us. Matthew 11:28-30Jesus invites those who are weary to come to Him for rest, paralleling the idea of casting burdens on the Lord. Philippians 4:6-7Encourages believers to present their requests to God with thanksgiving, promising peace that guards hearts and minds. Isaiah 41:10God promises His presence and strength, assuring His people that they will not be dismayed. Proverbs 3:5-6Trusting in the Lord with all our heart and not leaning on our own understanding aligns with the call to cast burdens on Him. | Burdens Adapted to Those Who Bear Them | M. Fuller. | Psalm 55:22 | | Burdens Cast Upon God | N. Emmons, D. D. | Psalm 55:22 | | Burdens Cast Upon the Lord | J. M. Sherwood, D. D. | Psalm 55:22 | | Grace to Bear the Burden Laid on Us | Andrew Reed, B. A. | Psalm 55:22 | | Life's Burden and its Relief | Homilist | Psalm 55:22 | | Man's Burden and Help | T. Smith. | Psalm 55:22 | | Our Burden-Bearer | Mark Guy Pearse. | Psalm 55:22 | | The Burden of Life | Morgan Dix, D. D. | Psalm 55:22 | | The Burden of the Righteous | P. L. Davies, M. A. | Psalm 55:22 | | The Lord Our Burden-Bearer | T. E. Beaumont. | Psalm 55:22 | | The Passing of the Burdens | J. H. Jowett, M. A. | Psalm 55:22 | | What to Do with Our Burdens | R. Newton, D. D. | Psalm 55:22 | | The Compassionable, the Commendable, and the Censurable in Life | Homilist | Psalm 55:1-23 | | The Outcry of a Soul in Distress | T. W. Chambers, D. D. | Psalm 55:1-23 | | Contrasts in the Character and Experience of the Righteous and the Wicked | C. Short | Psalm 55:16-23 |
People David, PsalmistPlaces JerusalemTopics Allow, Burden, Cares, Cast, Fall, Moved, Moving, Permit, Righteous, Shaken, Suffer, Support, Sustain, UprightDictionary of Bible Themes Psalm 55:22 5802 care
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8158 righteousness, of believers
8849 worry Psalm 55:22-23 5562 suffering, innocent Library July 9. "Cast Thy Burden on the Lord" (Ps. Lv. 22).
"Cast thy burden on the Lord" (Ps. lv. 22). Dear friends, sometimes we bring a burden to God, and we have such a groaning over it, and we seem to think God has a dreadful time, too, but in reality it does not burden Him at all. God says: It is a light thing for Me to do this for you. Your load, though heavy for you, is not heavy for Him. Christ carries the whole on one shoulder, not two shoulders. The government of the world is upon His shoulder. He is not struggling and groaning with it. His mighty …
Rev. A. B. Simpson—Days of Heaven Upon Earth Out of the Deep of Fear and Anxiety.
My heart is disquieted within me. Tearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and an horrible dread hath overwhelmed me.--Ps. lv. 4. Thou hast proved and visited my heart in the night season--Ps. xvii. 3. Nevertheless though I am sometimes afraid, yet put I my trust in Thee.--Ps. lv. 3. The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?--Ps. xxvii. 1. I sought the Lord and He heard me and delivered me from all my fear.--Ps. …
Charles Kingsley—Out of the Deep The Arrest
Our study of the closing scenes of the life of our Lord begins at the point where He fell into the hands of the representatives of justice; and this took place at the gate of Gethsemane and at the midnight hour. On the eastern side of Jerusalem, the ground slopes downwards to the bed of the Brook Kedron; and on the further side of the stream rises the Mount of Olives. The side of the hill was laid out in gardens or orchards belonging to the inhabitants of the city; and Gethsemane was one of these. …
James Stalker—The Trial and Death of Jesus Christ If Then to Sin, that Others May not Commit a Worse Sin...
21. If then to sin, that others may not commit a worse sin, either against us or against any, without doubt we ought not; it is to be considered in that which Lot did, whether it be an example which we ought to imitate, or rather one which we ought to avoid. For it seems meet to be more looked into and noted, that, when so horrible an evil from the most flagitious impiety of the Sodomites was impending over his guests, which he wished to ward off and was not able, to such a degree may even that just …
St. Augustine—Against Lying Patrick, the Apostle of the Irish.
THIS remarkable man was prepared by very peculiar circumstances for his important work; and in his instance also it may be seen, how that infinite wisdom which guides the development of the kingdom of God amongst men, is able to bring great things out of what seems insignificant to the eyes of men. Patrick, called in his native tongue Succath, was born A. D. 372, in a village between the Scottish towns of Dumbarton and Glasgow, (then appended to England,) in the village of Bonaven, since named in …
Augustus Neander—Light in the Dark Places Concerning Persecution
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10 We are now come to the last beatitude: Blessed are they which are persecuted . . '. Our Lord Christ would have us reckon the cost. Which of you intending to build a tower sitteth not down first and counteth the cost, whether he have enough to finish it?' (Luke 14:28). Religion will cost us the tears of repentance and the blood of persecution. But we see here a great encouragement that may …
Thomas Watson—The Beatitudes: An Exposition of Matthew 5:1-12 The Resemblance Between the Old Testament and the New.
1. Introduction, showing the necessity of proving the similarity of both dispensations in opposition to Servetus and the Anabaptists. 2. This similarity in general. Both covenants truly one, though differently administered. Three things in which they entirely agree. 3. First general similarity, or agreement--viz. that the Old Testament, equally with the New, extended its promises beyond the present life, and held out a sure hope of immortality. Reason for this resemblance. Objection answered. 4. …
John Calvin—The Institutes of the Christian Religion Covenant Duties.
It is here proposed to show, that every incumbent duty ought, in suitable circumstances, to be engaged to in the exercise of Covenanting. The law and covenant of God are co-extensive; and what is enjoined in the one is confirmed in the other. The proposals of that Covenant include its promises and its duties. The former are made and fulfilled by its glorious Originator; the latter are enjoined and obligatory on man. The duties of that Covenant are God's law; and the demands of the law are all made …
John Cunningham—The Ordinance of Covenanting Letter Xlv (Circa A. D. 1120) to a Youth Named Fulk, who Afterwards was Archdeacon of Langres
To a Youth Named Fulk, Who Afterwards Was Archdeacon of Langres He gravely warns Fulk, a Canon Regular, whom an uncle had by persuasions and promises drawn back to the world, to obey God and be faithful to Him rather than to his uncle. To the honourable young man Fulk, Brother Bernard, a sinner, wishes such joy in youth as in old age he will not regret. 1. I do not wonder at your surprise; I should wonder if you were not suprised [sic] that I should write to you, a countryman to a citizen, a monk …
Saint Bernard of Clairvaux—Some Letters of Saint Bernard, Abbot of Clairvaux Letter xix (A. D. 1127) to Suger, Abbot of S. Denis
To Suger, Abbot of S. Denis He praises Suger, who had unexpectedly renounced the pride and luxury of the world to give himself to the modest habits of the religious life. He blames severely the clerk who devotes himself rather to the service of princes than that of God. 1. A piece of good news has reached our district; it cannot fail to do great good to whomsoever it shall have come. For who that fear God, hearing what great things He has done for your soul, do not rejoice and wonder at the great …
Saint Bernard of Clairvaux—Some Letters of Saint Bernard, Abbot of Clairvaux Psalms
The piety of the Old Testament Church is reflected with more clearness and variety in the Psalter than in any other book of the Old Testament. It constitutes the response of the Church to the divine demands of prophecy, and, in a less degree, of law; or, rather, it expresses those emotions and aspirations of the universal heart which lie deeper than any formal demand. It is the speech of the soul face to face with God. Its words are as simple and unaffected as human words can be, for it is the genius …
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