Psalm 61
Psalm 61 Meaning
Psalm 61 is a prayer from the ends of the earth, from a heart that is faint. David asks to be led to the rock that is higher than himself, to a refuge and a strong tower.
He longs to dwell in God's tent forever and take refuge under the shelter of His wings, and he vows to sing God's praises day after day.
Key verses from Psalm 61
“Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.”
Psalm 61:1
“From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.”
Psalm 61:2
“For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.”
Psalm 61:3
“I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.”
Psalm 61:4
How Psalm 61 points to Jesus
Jesus is the rock higher than ourselves, the strong tower and shelter where the faint find refuge. In Him we dwell in the presence of God forever.