_Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from Him cometh my salvation._ A TESTIMONY AND AN EXHORTATION I. A religious testimony. 1. Concerning self (Psalms 62:1; Psalms 62:6). His confidence in God was-- (1) Supreme. “He only is my Rock.” (2) Steadfast. “I shall not be greatly moved.” (3) Pacific. “Tr... [ Continue Reading ]
_He only is my rock and my salvation._ GOD ALONE THE SALVATION OF HIS PEOPLE “My rock!” What a history the rock might give you of the storms to which it has been exposed; of the tempests which have raged in the ocean at its base, and of the thunders which have disturbed the skies above its head; wh... [ Continue Reading ]
_My soul, wait thou only upon God._ THE WAITING SOUL The text applies to every believer. I. Consider what it is to wait upon God. It is the act of the soul. Here, the soul means the whole man. II. It is a waiting like that of a servant upon his Master. III. It excludes all other waiting: “wait... [ Continue Reading ]
_Truly my soul waiteth upon God. .. My soul, wait thou only upon God._ SILENCE TO GOD These clauses correspond: the “truly” of the first is the same word as the “only” of the second, and in each it stands at the beginning. Literally the words are, “My soul is silence unto God.” His whole being was... [ Continue Reading ]
_Trust in Him at all times._ THE DUTY OF TRUSTING IN GOD I. As interesting fact asserted. “God is a refuge for us.” This is a fact in which all mankind are deeply interested. If God be not our refuge, we are undone, and must finally perish in our sins. But, thank the Lord, He has not left us witho... [ Continue Reading ]
_If riches increase, set not your heart upon them._ THE INCREASE OF WEALTH I. Here is a circumstance which most desire. Who does not desire the increase of his secular possessions? This desire is virtuous, or otherwise, according to the grand reason that originates and governs it. 1. There is a w... [ Continue Reading ]
_God hath spoken once: twice have I heard this, that power belongeth unto God._ THE OMNIPOTENCE OF GOD First allow me to remind you of the definition of power which is adopted by the most approved writers. They instruct us to consider power as divided into two kinds, active and passive power. By ac... [ Continue Reading ]
_Also unto Thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy._ THE MERCY OF GOD TO MISERABLE SINNERS HIS DISTINGUISHING ATTRIBUTE I. Its properties. 1. Free and sovereign. 2. Rich and exceedingly abundant. 3. Effectual. 4. Comprehensive. 5. Perpetual. II. The proper results of this truth upon ourselves. 1. Let... [ Continue Reading ]