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Psalm 89
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God's mercy and truth, and his covenant. (1-4) The glory and perfection of
God. (5-14) The happiness of those in communion with him. (15-18) God's covenant
with David, as a type of Christ. (19-37) A calamitous state lamented, Prayer for
redress. (38-52)
Verses 1-4 Though
our expectations may be disappointed, yet God's promises are established in the
heavens, in his eternal counsels; they are out of the reach of opposers in hell
and earth. And faith in the boundless mercy and everlasting truth of God, may
bring comfort even in the deepest trials.
Verses 5-14 The
more God's works are known, the more they are admired. And to praise the Lord,
is to acknowledge him to be such a one that there is none like him. Surely then
we should feel and express reverence when we worship God. But how little of this
appears in our congregations, and how much cause have we to humble ourselves on
this account! That almighty power which smote Egypt, will scatter the enemies of
the church, while all who trust in God's mercy will rejoice in his name; for
mercy and truth direct all he does. His counsels from eternity, and their
consequences to eternity, are all justice and judgment.
Verses 15-18
Happy are those who so know the joyful sound of the gospel as to obey it; who
experience its power upon their hearts, and bring forth the fruit of it in their
lives. Though believers are nothing in themselves, yet having all in Christ
Jesus, they may rejoice in his name. May the Lord enable us to do so. The joy of
the Lord is the strength of his people; whereas unbelief dispirits ourselves and
discourages others. Though it steals upon us under a semblance of humility, yet
it is the very essence of pride. Christ is the Holy One of Israel; and in him
was that peculiar people more blessed than in any other blessing.
Verses 19-37 The
Lord anointed David with the holy oil, not only as an emblem of the graces and
gifts he received, but as a type of Christ, the King Priest, and Prophet,
anointed with the Holy Ghost without measure. David after his anointing, was
persecuted, but none could gain advantage against him. Yet all this was a faint
shadow of the Redeemer's sufferings, deliverance, glory, and authority, in whom
alone these predictions and promises are fully brought to pass. He is the mighty
God. This is the Redeemer appointed for us, who alone is able to complete the
work of our salvation. Let us seek an interest in these blessings, by the
witness of the Holy Spirit in our hearts. As the Lord corrected the posterity of
David for their transgressions, so his people shall be corrected for their sins.
Yet it is but a rod, not a sword; it is to correct, not to destroy. It is a rod
in the hand of God, who is wise, and knows what he does; gracious, and will do
what is best. It is a rod which they shall never feel, but when there is need.
As the sun and moon remain in heaven, whatever changes there seem to be in them,
and again appear in due season; so the covenant of grace made in Christ,
whatever alteration seems to come to it, should not be questioned.
Verses 38-52
Sometimes it is not easy to reconcile God's providences with his promises, yet
we are sure that God's works fulfil his word. When the great Anointed One,
Christ himself, was upon the cross, God seemed to have cast him off, yet did not
make void his covenant, for that was established for ever. The honour of the
house of David was lost. Thrones and crowns are often laid in the dust; but
there is a crown of glory reserved for Christ's spiritual seed, which fadeth not
away. From all this complaint learn what work sin makes with families, noble
families, with families in which religion has appeared. They plead with God for
mercy. God's unchangeableness and faithfulness assure us that He will not cast
off those whom he has chosen and covenanted with. They were reproached for
serving him. The scoffers of the latter days, in like manner, reproach the
footsteps of the Messiah when
2 peterrecords of the Lord's
dealings with the family of David, show us his dealings with his church, and
with believers. Their afflictions and distresses may be grievous, but he will
not finally cast them off. Self-deceivers abuse this doctrine, and others by a
careless walk bring themselves into darkness and distress; yet let the true
believer rely on it for encouragement in the path of duty, and in bearing the
cross. The psalm ends with praise, even after this sad complaint. Those who give
God thanks for what he has done, may give him thanks for what he will do. God
will follow those with his mercies, who follow him with praises.
Psalm 89:
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Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 Job Proverbs
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