Psalm 62:7-12 “My salvation and my honor is with God. The rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. Trust in him at all times, you people. Pour out your heart before him. God is a refuge for us. Selah. Surely men of low degree are just a breath, and men of high degree are a lie. In the balances they will go up. They are together lighter than a breath. Don’t trust in oppression. Don’t become vain in robbery. If riches increase, don’t set your heart on them. God has spoken once; twice I have heard this, that power belongs to God. Also to you, Lord, belongs loving kindness, for you reward every man according to his work.”

It doesn’t matter whether someone is from humble means or is highly respected; in God’s sight they are light, empty, or like vapor. They have no substance, so why should we fear them? We also shouldn’t become like those who oppress and rob us. If we have power or wealth, it’s a gift from God, given because of His kindness. We don’t trust in them! We instead trust in God, pray to God, and serve God.

For additional worship: I’ll Not Be Shaken – Psalm 62 (Wendell Kimbrough)