LORD’S DAY, SEPTEMBER 2
Psalm 62:1-12
Acts 10:34

“Recompense to no man evil for evil.
Provide things honest in the sight of all men.”

HIGH BROW, LOW BROW

This Psalm by David seems to be written not in the vortex of a trying experience or sometime after it, but calmly, perhaps after years of meditation. He confidently declares that God is his salvation and concludes with assurance that God will judge every man according to his work. David reviews perhaps his own life. Since he had trusted the Lord his Rock of salvation all along, he observed that all the fawners and sycophants in his court, who tried to topple him from his throne, were toppled themselves. Those who appoint to throw down God’s anointed will be disappointed! Beware which group you join. If you join those who side against God’s chosen servant, you will be stung all right! Having said this, David reiterates his trust in the only Rock of his salvation (Ps 62:6). Three times he uses “only” in reference to his Saviour-God, which reminds us of Peter’s just-as-emphatic declaration in Acts 4:12. Moreover, He is a Saviour to everyone at all times. We can seek His help on anything. We will not be bothering Him.

The Lord who dwells in the high and holy place dwells also with him that is of a contrite and humble spirit (Isa 57:15). In the light of this situation David examines the rich, the high brow (Ps 62:9) who amass their wealth by lying (or fraud), who boast of their high-powered tactics (robbery). David warns them not to set their heart upon them. Often the rich become rich at the expense of the poor. David examines the poor also. Though they use entreaties (plead for mercy), they steal (Prov 30:9). Put in the balance, both rich and poor weigh less than vanity. High brow, low brow, in God’s sight they are of the same character.

We should take heed, be very attentive, when God speaks as our King and Judge. When God speaks once we are to hear it as spoken twice, i.e. a thing confirmed, without mistake, allowing no change or alteration. High brow, low brow, let us take to heart this yet another Psalm of David.

THOUGHT: Am I quick to heed God’s Word?
PRAYER: Lord, I thank Thee for speaking to me through Thy Word.