Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. Let Israel say: “His love endures forever.” Let the house of Aaron say: “His love endures forever.” Let those who fear the Lord say: “His love endures forever.” When hard pressed, I cried to the Lord; he brought me into a spacious place. The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? The Lord is with me; he is my helper. I look in triumph on my enemies. It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in humans. It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes. All the nations surrounded me, but in the name of the Lord I cut them down. They surrounded me on every side, but in the name of the Lord I cut them down. They swarmed around me like bees, but they were consumed as quickly as burning thorns; in the name of the Lord I cut them down. I was pushed back and about to fall, but the Lord helped me. The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. Shouts of joy and victory resound in the tents of the righteous: “The Lord’s right hand has done mighty things! The Lord’s right hand is lifted high; the Lord’s right hand has done mighty things!” I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the Lord has done. The Lord has chastened me severely, but he has not given me over to death. Psalm 118:1-18 The account the psalmist here gives of his troubles is very applicable to Christ, many hated Him without a cause, the Lord Himself chastened Him sorely, bruised Him, and put Him to grief, that by His stripes we might be healed. God is sometimes the strength of His people, when He is not their song, they have spiritual supports, though they want spiritual delights. Whether the believer traces back his comfort to the everlasting goodness and mercy of God, or whether he looks forward to the blessing secured to him, he will find abundant cause for joy and praise. Every answer to our prayers is an evidence that the Lord is on our side, and then we need not fear what man can do unto us, we should conscientiously do our duty to all, and trust in Him alone to accept and bless us. Let us seek to live to declare the works of God, and to encourage others to serve Him and trust in Him. Such were the triumphs of the Son of David, in the assurance that the good pleasure of the Lord should prosper in His hand.
Posted on: Sun, 14 Dec 2014 18:15:21 +0000
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