A Psalm of Guidance

5 For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence,

    for my hope is from Him.

6 He only is my rock and my salvation,

    my fortress; I shall not be shaken.

7 On God rests my salvation and my glory;

    my mighty rock, my refuge is God.

8 Trust in Him at all times, O people;

    pour out your heart before Him;

    God is a refuge for us.”

David, king of Israel, is speaking a truth in his psalm. No time is given when David wrote it, but given the wisdom surrounding this psalm, it probably came later in life.

We often see age as that which defines wisdom (those who are older). Given I no longer have hair and what hair I have is silver, I expect knocks at my door or calls/texts daily asking for help, advice and wisdom. I rarely get those calls or visits which is probably best. All I can offer is my own mistakes, poor choices and experiences which can cause the listener to glaze over in seconds and doze within minutes.

God is our source of wisdom, as David notes. We wait in silence to learn from His Word, spoken or read. This Word is where our guidance in life springs forth. In His Word do we find wisdom, refuge and strength.

We pray: Gracious all-knowing God, give me the patience to call on You and to wait on You and Your Word. In Christ’s name, Amen.