Psalm 62:5: My soul, wait silently for God alone, for my expectation is from Him.
Experiencing Jesus in the Psalms
My soul, wait thou only upon God. Submit yourself completely, trust immovably, wait patiently. You can only achieve this as you are inwardly persuaded of God’s presence, and as you wait solely and alone on him. For my expectation is from him. We expect from God because we believe in him. We should desire nothing but what it would be right for God to give. Our expectations are on the way, and in due course will arrive to satisfy our hopes. Happy is the person who feels that all he has, all he wants, and all he expects are to be found in his God. 1
Living the Transformed Life
And now, Lord, what do I wait for? My hope is in You. Psalm 39:7
- Blessed expectations are anchored in the Giver of every good and perfect gift.
- Blessed expectations are silently resting in the One who is Faithful and True.
- Blessed expectations are fulfilled by His unfailing hope, because He gives us exactly what we need, exactly when we need it.
Expectations will be very disappointing in them, but very satisfying in Him.
Praise and Prayer
Thank You, Father, for leading my soul to rest completely in You and Your word. Dear Jesus, thank You for teaching me to place all my expectations in You alone.
1. Spurgeon, C. H. (1993). Psalms (p. 252). Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books.