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Psalm 44
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A petition for succour and relief.
Verses 1-8 Former
experiences of God's power and goodness are strong supports to faith, and
powerful pleas in prayer under present calamities. The many victories Israel
obtained, were not by their own strength or merit, but by God's favour and free
grace. The less praise this allows us, the more comfort it affords, that we may
see all as coming from the favour of God. He fought for Israel, else they had
fought in vain. This is applicable to the planting of the Christian church in
the world, which was not by any human policy or power. Christ, by his Spirit,
went forth conquering and to conquer; and he that planted a church for himself
in the world, will support it by the same power and goodness. They trusted and
triumphed in and through him. Let him that glories, glory in the Lord. But if
they have the comfort of his name, let them give unto him the glory due unto it.
Verses 9-16 The
believer must have times of temptation, affliction, and discouragement; the
church must have seasons of persecution. At such times the people of God will be
ready to fear that he has cast them off, and that his name and truth will be
dishonoured. But they should look above the instruments of their trouble, to
God, well knowing that their worst enemies have no power against them, but what
is permitted from above.
Verses 17-26 In
afflictions, we must not seek relief by any sinful compliance; but should
continually meditate on the truth, purity, and knowledge of our heart-searching
God. Hearts sins and secret sins are known to God, and must be reckoned for. He
knows the secret of the heart, therefore judges of the words and actions. While
our troubles do not drive us from our duty to God, we should not suffer them to
drive us from our comfort in God. Let us take care that prosperity and ease do
not render us careless and lukewarm. The church of God cannot be prevailed on by
persecution to forget God; the believer's heart does not turn back from God. The
Spirit of prophecy had reference to those who suffered unto death, for the
testimony of Christ. Observe the
but the poor sinner's
pleas. None that belong to Christ shall be cast off, but every one of them shall
be saved, and that for ever. The mercy of God, purchased, promised, and
constantly flowing forth, and offered to believers, does away every doubt
arising from our sins; while we pray in faith, Redeem us for thy mercies' sake.
Psalm 44:
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| Jamieson Faussett Brown
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