Even our own flesh and blood will fail us and not meet our expectations. Below the surface of Psalm 62 is the idea that people will break our hearts and shatter our expectations. I have been disappointed with God many times. Many times He has failed to meet MY expectations. Consequently I am learning to keep my expectations of God in line with what He promises He will do.
Many people have unreasonable expectations of their spouses and friends.
When the expectations are not met accusations are hurled back and forth and the relationship is shattered. David affirms the unique position God holds in his life. These words were written by what many people said was a failure. David failed as a father and appeared to fail as a leader. The people turned against him and he had to pitch his tent in the dumpsite of broken dreams and shattered expectations.