CONTENTS Job is again, in this chapter, described, as making still further his defense. From the decision of Man, he appeals to God; and opens his mouth in an earnest cry to God, for permission to approach him. He still insists upon it, the issue of this sharp trial shall be to his joy.... [ Continue Reading ]
(1) В¶ Then Job answered and said, (2) Even today is my complaint bitter: my stroke is heavier than my groaning. (3) Oh that I knew where I might find him! that I might come even to his seat! (4) I would order my cause before him, and fill my mouth with arguments. (5) I would know the words which he... [ Continue Reading ]
(7) There the righteous might dispute with him; so should I be delivered forever from my judge. How beautiful is this, with an eye to JESUS? There indeed, in JESUS'S strength, and JESUS'S righteousness, as the Redeemer and Surety of his people, the poor believer might even plead with GOD, on the sc... [ Continue Reading ]
(8) В¶ Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive him: (9) On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him: What Job here complains of, how fully do all GOD'S people know! Reader, have you n... [ Continue Reading ]
(10) But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold. (11) My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined. How delightful it is to observe, both the Old and the New Testament confirming this blessed truth, that the issue of the trial of GOD'... [ Continue Reading ]
(12) Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food. What a lovely account doth Job give of himself here, that the word of GOD was so precious to him. Reader! is it not enough to make us blush? Did Job so speak; did Jerem... [ Continue Reading ]
(13) В¶ But he is in one mind, and who can turn him? and what his soul desireth, even that he doeth. (14) For he performeth the thing that is appointed for me: and many such things are with him. (15) Therefore am I troubled at his presence: when I consider, I am afraid of him. (16) For God maketh my... [ Continue Reading ]
REFLECTIONS READER, I cannot beg a greater blessing from our gracious Covenant GOD in CHRIST, either for you or for myself, than that a Spirit of grace may be poured out upon us both, to lead us with similar breathings of soul, and earnest desires of spirit, for drawing near to the footstool of the... [ Continue Reading ]