About This Sermon
Jarrett Stephens teaches from Psalm 62 about what to do when life feels unsteady. He identifies three common sources of shaking ground: the brevity of life, personal distress, and the silence of God. Drawing from the Psalms of Jeduthun, he shows how these experiences unsettle us and expose the false security of escapism, numbing, and wealth.
David gives three faithful responses: wait on God in silence, trust Him at all times, and pour out your heart in prayer. Jarrett illustrates this with the story of his friend Johnson Ellis, who walked through his wife's death from dementia with sustained love and dependence on God. God alone is our rock, fortress, and refuge because power belongs to Him and steadfast love belongs to Him.
Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6; Proverbs 23:4-5; Psalms 26:1; Psalms 39:4-5; Psalms 39:2-12; Psalms 46:10; Psalms 62; Psalms 77:1-9
Study Guide
A few ideas to carry with you, discuss with your group, or revisit during the week.
Practical Takeaways (5)
- The brevity of life, personal distress, and God's silence can all make the ground beneath us feel shaky.
- Waiting on God in silence prepares us for future trials and silences the voices of discouragement.
- If we can trust God for eternal salvation, we can trust Him for daily direction.
- Prayer should be our first response, not our last alternative.
- Power belongs to God and steadfast love belongs to Him; His ability and willingness are both certain.
Discussion Questions (5)
- What does David mean in Psalm 62 when he says his soul waits in silence for God alone?
- Which of the three sources of shaky ground feels most relevant to you right now: the brevity of life, personal distress, or God's silence?
- How can waiting on God in silence become a regular rhythm rather than just a crisis response?
- What are some false ways people try to escape pain, and why do they fail to provide real security?
- How does knowing that power and steadfast love both belong to God change how you face difficult circumstances?
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