Psalms 147:2-5

Psalms 147:2

The text reveals the constructive side of Divine government:

I. As shown in the building up of the Church. That He should do so shows: (1) that the Church is self-demolished; (2) that it is self-helpless; (3) that God is the Gatherer, the Redeemer, and the Builder of the Church.

II. As seen in the gentle care of human hearts. Learn from this: (1) the personality of God's knowledge; (2) the infinite adaptations of Divine grace; (3) the perfectness of Divine healing.

III. As seen in the order, the regularity, and the stability of creation. (1) God takes care of the great universe; may I not trust Him with my life? (2) Where God's will is unquestioned, the result is light, beauty, music; why should I oppose myself to its gracious dominion?

Parker, City Temple,vol. i., p. 217 (see also Pulpit Notes,p. 197).

Reference: Psalms 147:3. Spurgeon, Sermons,vol. i., No. 53.