David claims to have stilled and quieted his soul. Did
he – do we – have the power to do that? In the analogy of the weaned child he alludes
to the struggle that took place before he arrived at this state of mind.
Not
all children are the same but I have heard of many who were not ready to be
weaned – from bottle, breast, or pacifier – when Mom was ready. It takes
determination not to give in to the baby’s whining and demands but the mother
wants what is best for her child so she demonstrates her love in a way that to
the child doesn’t seem so tender! The psalmist is telling us that though it was
a struggle to get to this point, now he knows how to feed himself. When
we give up our determination to have our own way, God quiets our souls.
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