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Chapter 18:
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God's care for his people; and the increase of the
church.
This chapter is one of the most obscure in Scripture,
though more of it probably was understood by those for whose use it was first
intended, than by us now. Swift messengers are sent by water to a nation marked
by Providence, and measured out, trodden under foot. God's people are trampled
on; but whoever thinks to swallow them up, finds they are cast down, yet not
deserted, not destroyed. All the dwellers on earth must watch the motions of the
Divine Providence, and wait upon the directions of the Divine will. God gives
assurance to his prophet, and by him to be given to his people. Zion is his rest
for ever, and he will look after it. He will suit to their case the comforts and
refreshments he provides for them; they will be acceptable, because seasonable.
He will reckon with his and their enemies; and as God's people are protected at
all seasons of the year, so their enemies are exposed at all seasons. A tribute
of praise should be brought to God from all this. What is offered to God, must
be offered in the way he has appointed; and we may expect him to meet us where
he records his name. Thus shall the nations of the earth be convinced that
Jehovah is the God, and Israel is his people, and shall unite in presenting
spiritual sacrifices to his glory. Happy are those who take warning by his
judgment on others, and hasten to join him and his people. Whatever land or
people may be intended, we are here taught not to think that God takes no care
of his church, and has no respect to the affairs of men, because he permits the
wicked to triumph for a season. He has wise reasons for so doing, which we
cannot now understand, but which will appear at the great day of his coming,
when he will bring every work into judgment, and reward every man according to
his works.
Chapter 18:
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