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Psalm 62's central message is to trust in God with all one's soul and to wait silently for him. Throughout this Psalm, God is described as a rock, a fortress and salvation to those who trust in him. David also contrasts God's reliability with the unreliability of people, who may be deceitful and may be overcome by worldly pursuits of riches. The psalm concludes with a reminder that God exhibits an enduring and merciful love, while also offering a hopeful assurance of divine justice.

Luke 23:26-43 describes the crucifixion of Jesus, focusing on his suffering, the reactions of those around him, and the interaction with a repentant thief. It highlights Jesus's forgiveness of his executioners, the mocking of the crowd and soldiers, and the promise of paradise to the thief who confessed faith in him. 

As Jesus is being crucified, he tells the crowd not to weep for him, but for themselves and their children, as difficult times are coming. The passage emphasizes Jesus's role as a suffering servant who, even in his final moments, offers forgiveness and salvation. It also highlights the contrast between the mocking and unbelief of many and the faith of the repentant thief.
Are you showing love and forgiveness toward those you come into contact with this week?

In Luke 22:35-46, Jesus begins by telling his disciples to rely on God’s provision, while reminding them that all of their needs will be supplied. He goes on to say that he will be falsely tried as a transgressor or criminal, even though he is sinless. This is a reminder that these false accusations and his ultimate crucifixion were all part of God’s plan. This led the disciples to want to use swords against these accusers, to which Jesus urged them not to. We then see Jesus going to his customary place of prayer, the Garden of Gethsemane, to ask the Father if there was a way to spare him from the suffering and death. Even though Jesus was in great anguish and literally sweated drops of blood, he ultimately submitted to the will of God the Father. Finally, he used his time of praying as a teaching moment for the disciples to remain vigilant in prayer so as not to enter into temptation.

In Philippians 4:2-5, Paul entreats two ladies who were leaders in the church to put aside their differences and agree in the Lord. In addition, despite being imprisoned, he exhorts Christians to rejoice in the Lord at all times. Finally, he encourages Christians to have a reasonable or gentle spirit, knowing that the Lord's presence is near.

Philippians 2:14-18 teaches us several truths that are vital to the Christian life. We are told to do all things without grumbling and disputing, while living a life that is blameless, innocent and without blemish. Doing so will produce a testimony that will be a light to the world. Paul emphasizes also to treasure the Word of God and share it with others. Ultimately doing all of these things is pleasing to God and will lead to gladness and rejoicing among believers.