Hope Comes From Him

“Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him.” (Psalms 62:5)

The rest that David is speaking of finds its ultimate fulfillment in the person of Jesus Christ. Lets start off by looking at what the prophet Jeremiah has to say. “This is what the Lord says: 

‘Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But you said, ‘We will not listen’” (Jeremiah 6:16). 

When we are in the weary times of life it is as if we have reached a crossroads and we must now choose which way we will go. In this passage God is telling us that we must choose the good way because that is the only way to “find rest for your souls.” We also see here why the saying -- “There is no rest for the weary” -- has become so popular. It is because they will not listen to God and choose to go their own way rather than “the good way.” And when they go their own way they ensure that their will be no rest for them.

What is “the good way” that Jeremiah wrote about? It is none other than Jesus Christ himself.

Jesus said, “I am the way” (John 14:6). He also said, “Come to me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). 

Truly, Jesus is the good way -- the only way -- that provides rest for our souls. 
As we look closer at Psalm 62:5-12 we will learn how we can experience this rest for ourselves. 

• RELY ON GOD IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES.
• EARNESTLY CALL ON GOD IN TIMES OF TROUBLE.
• SET YOUR HEART ON GOD.
• TRUST IN GOD’S REWARD.

When you rest in Him you will accomplish more!

David says, “Trust in him at all times” (Psalms 62:8). The skeptic would ask, “Why should I rely on God?” That is a good question and David gives us the answer. David trusts in God because “he is my might rock” (Psalms 62:7)). A rock is strong, firm, and immovable. A solid rock makes an excellent foundation. The bottom line is this -- We can rely on God because he is reliable. As we will see this truth is foundational to all the other steps. This rock is the foundation upon which we place our faith in God and his word. 

Jesus told a story that illustrates this point. “Everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash” (Matthew 7:24-27). 

The point is that no matter who you are you are going to face times of testing in life. Jesus guaranteed us that we would have trouble in this life. There are times when the storms of life are beating and battering us and cause us to grow weary and weak and if we have not built our life on the rock our house will come crashing down. The rock is the foundation and the rock is reliable.

God is constantly planting seeds of hope and victory in your life. He’s constantly speaking to your heart and encouraging faith. Often times, when we’re anxious and worried, it’s difficult to hear His voice of hope and confidence. But when we stop and quiet ourselves, when we find rest in Him, we can more easily recognize His voice of hope.

The Bible says that faith gives substance to the things we hope for. In other words, your hope gives your faith something to work toward. Hope is the foundation for your faith.

If the cares of this world have left you frustrated and empty, make the decision right now to open your heart and allow the Lord to deposit His hope on the inside of you. It doesn’t matter what you are facing today or what’s happened in your past, there is hope for the future. Believe it and receive it today! Hope comes from Him!

We are in the way both of duty and comfort, when our souls wait upon God; when we cheerfully give up ourselves, and all our affairs, to his will and wisdom; when we leave ourselves to all the ways of his providence, and patiently expect the event, with full satisfaction in his goodness. See the ground and reason of this dependence. By his grace he has supported me, and by his providence delivered me. He only can be my Rock and my salvation; creatures are nothing without him, therefore I will look above them to him. Trusting in God, the heart is fixed. If God be for us, we need not fear what man can do against us. David having put his confidence in God, foresees the overthrow of his enemies. 

We have found it good to wait upon the Lord, and should charge our souls to have such constant dependence upon him, as may make us always easy. If God will save my soul, I may well leave every thing else to his disposal, knowing all shall turn to my salvation. And as David's faith in God advances to an unshaken stedfastness, so his joy in God improves into a holy triumph. Meditation and prayer are blessed means of strengthening faith and hope.

Feel hopeless? Struggling? Hope begins with a relationship with God! God reserves His “best” for His children and offers you all His best - but you can only receive it through His Son, Jesus Christ.

Hope Begins with a Relationship!

God reserves His “best” for His children. Are you part of His eternal family? He offers you all His best, but you can only receive it through His Son, Jesus Christ.

Jesus loves you. He offers you purpose in life, forgiveness for your sin, and eternity with Him in heaven. Beginning a personal relationship with Jesus is the most important decision anyone can make — a decision that has eternal significance, as well as family benefits while here on Earth.

Begin your relationship with God now…

Today's Prayer 
“Father, thank You for hearing and answering my prayers. Fill me with Your strength and power today. I give You my whole heart and surrender to Your work in me in Jesus’ name. Amen.”