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Psalm 34
Concise Complete
David praises God, and encourages to trust him. (1-10) He exhorts to fear.
(11-22)
Verses 1-10 If we
hope to spend eternity in praising God, it is fit that we should spend much of
our time here in this work. He never said to any one, Seek ye me in vain.
David's prayers helped to silence his fears; many besides him have looked unto
the Lord by faith and prayer, and it has wonderfully revived and comforted them.
When we look to the world, we are perplexed, and at a loss. But on looking to
Christ depends our whole salvation, and all things needful thereunto do so also.
This poor man, whom no man looked upon with any respect, or looked after with
any concern, was yet welcome to the throne of grace; the Lord heard him, and
saved him out of all his troubles. The holy angels minister to the saints, and
stand for them against the powers of darkness. All the glory be to the Lord of
the angels. By taste and sight we both make discoveries, and have enjoyment;
Taste and see God's goodness; take notice of it, and take the comfort of it. He
makes all truly blessed that trust in him. As to the things of the other world,
they shall have grace sufficient for the support of spiritual life. And as to
this life, they shall have what is necessary from the hand of God. Paul had all,
and abounded, because he was content,
philippians
4:11-18. Those who trust to themselves, and think their own efforts
sufficient for them, shall want; but they shall be fed who trust in the Lord.
Those shall not want, who with quietness work, and mind their own business.
Verses 11-22 Let
young persons set out in life with learning the fear of the Lord, if they desire
true comfort here, and eternal happiness hereafter. Those will be most happy who
begin the soonest to serve so good a Master. All aim to be happy. Surely this
must look further than the present world; for man's life on earth consists but
of few days, and those full of trouble. What man is he that would see the good
of that where all bliss is perfect? Alas! few have this good in their thoughts.
That religion promises best which creates watchfulness over the heart and over
the tongue. It is not enough not to do hurt, we must study to be useful, and to
live to some purpose; we must seek peace and pursue it; be willing to deny
ourselves a great deal for peace' sake. It is the constant practice of real
believers, when in distress, to cry unto God, and it is their constant comfort
that he hears them. The righteous are humbled for sin, and are low in their own
eyes. Nothing is more needful to true godliness than a contrite heart, broken
off from every self-confidence. In this soil every grace will flourish, and
nothing can encourage such a one but the free, rich grace of the gospel of Jesus
Christ. The righteous are taken under the special protection of the Lord, yet
they have their share of crosses in this world, and there are those that hate
them. Both from the mercy of Heaven, and the malice of hell, the afflictions of
the righteous must be many. But whatever troubles befal them, shall not hurt
their souls, for God keeps them from sinning in troubles. No man is desolate,
but he whom God has forsaken.
Psalm 34:
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