10/12/2026
Daily Arrows of Faith-October 2026
For Uncertain Times
By Pastor Hugh J. Harmon
10/12/2026
Psalm 62:1 TLB
I stand silently before the Lord waiting for him to rescue me. For salvation comes from him alone.
The Hebrew word for "alone" or "only" (ak) is heavily emphasized in this passage, meaning David places his total, undivided confidence in God rather than human alliances, political power, or self-reliance. Imagine a King like David, with his authority and regional influence, not relying on his royal position and power but on God. Waiting "in silence" or finding "rest" means choosing calm, patient endurance instead of panicking, complaining, retaliating, or trying to manipulate stressful circumstances. True salvation, safety, and stability do not come from human effort; they originate exclusively from God. Written by King David. David faces betrayal, slander, and attacks from enemies who try to knock him down like a "leaning wall" or "tottering fence" (verses 3–4). While his enemies scheme and lie, David refuses to be shaken; instead, he grounds his peace in God's unchanging character and strength.
Summary Thought:
David, the man after God's own heart, faced difficulties and dangers and was surrounded by enemies who sought his life to destroy him. But David trusted in the Lord, his Rock, his Defender, and his mighty Fortress. As in so many of David's psalms, this canticle's clarion call is that God alone is the source and sphere of David's need, and God alone has the right to demand our undivided trust and worship. For God alone is our salvation and strength; He alone is our Rock of defense, our Shepherd and King, our Lord and our Life, our Way, our End, and our God. Like David, we must place our undivided confidence in the Lord our God, for He alone is the foundation of our hope, our source of supply, our fountain of grace, and from Him alone flow rivers of living water. God alone is the only One in whom we must continuously place our trust, for He alone is worthy.
Action Steps:
So, despite the difficulties and dangers that surrounded King David and the enemies who sought to destroy him, David, the man after God's own heart, waited in silence for God. David knew that in quietness and confidence is our strength, for salvation is from the Lord, and He alone is the one on whom we must depend. What a testimony to David's dependence on the Lord: according to Jedudthun, one of the king's chief musical directors in Israel, David, in the midst of profound difficulty and distress, waited in quiet confidence on the Lord his God. This text calls us to anchor our lives, trust, and peace in God rather than trying to control every outcome or relying on worldly security. Stop self-reliance and rushing: Resist the urge to fix every problem or force outcomes in areas you cannot control. Practice letting go of frantic striving. Embrace quiet waiting: Spend time in intentional, silent stillness before God instead of filling every moment with noise, anxiety, or distraction. Anchor your hope in God alone: Recognize that true safety, status, and salvation come from God, not from wealth, human approval, or personal power (Psalm 62:5–10). Pour out your heart honestly: Bring your genuine fears, struggles, and heavy to-do lists to Him in prayer, trusting Him as a steady refuge. Live unshakably: Stand firm in daily life, knowing your foundation is a sovereign God who is both powerful and loving.