Psalm 49 is titled, "Why should I fear in times of trouble?" This psalm is specifically written for the whole world. The word "world" in verse 1 is the translation of an unusual Hebrew word that means 'the total human scene. The whole sphere of passing life.' How appropriate the title of this psalm because it is from beginning to end that we face troubled times.

1 Hear this, all peoples!
Give ear, all inhabitants of the world,
2 both low and high,
rich and poor together!
3 My mouth shall speak wisdom;
the meditation of my heart shall be understanding.
4 I will incline my ear to a proverb;
I will solve my riddle to the music of the lyre.
5 Why should I fear in times of trouble,
when the iniquity of those who cheat me surrounds me,
6 those who trust in their wealth
and boast of the abundance of their riches?
7 Truly no man can ransom another,
or give to God the price of his life,
8 for the ransom of their life is costly
and can never suffice,
9 that he should live on forever
and never see the pit.
Psalm 49:1-9 (ESV)

There are so many lessons in this psalm. It is truly written for the whole world. Take a moment and read this psalm again and personalize this psalm for yourself.

May you live deeply into your calling this week.