CONTENTS We have in this Psalm the blessed effects most fully described of strong confidence and faith in God. The happiness of communion with God is also very beautifully set forth, and the certainty of God answering prayer. A Psalm of David.... [ Continue Reading ]
We shall enter into the spirit of this most lovely Psalm with double delight, if, as it refers so highly to Christ, we keep him in view through the whole of it. And that it is Jesus who is principally intended by what is here said, is most evident from this very passage at the opening of it; for we... [ Continue Reading ]
While we distinguish Christ here also, as our glorious Head, thus seeking, above all things, communion with the Father; and while we behold the blessed Jesus spending whole nights in prayer to God (Luke 6:12), we may, by virtue of our union with him, and interest in him, see how delightful an eviden... [ Continue Reading ]
These are some of the blessed effects of the knowledge and enjoyment of the Lord. Oh, how blessed is it to be in Christ, the sanctuary! Oh, how blessed to lift up the head in his strength! And oh, how blessed to sing the song of Moses and the Lamb, here below; while the church above is singing the s... [ Continue Reading ]
These also are precious things, if considered with an eye to Christ: but, without him, as was said by Joseph to the sons of Israel, ye shall not see my face, except your brother be with you. Genesis 43:5. But in Christ, as the way, the new and living way in his blood, and through Christ, as the mean... [ Continue Reading ]
Reader, all connections cease but this of Jesus. Hence, when flesh and heart both fail, what an everlasting resource is that, that Christ, is the strength of our heart, and our portion forever. Psalms 73:26.... [ Continue Reading ]
I detain the Reader just to remark on this beautiful verse, the two things here prayed for. It is not enough to teach, but the Holy Ghost will lead also. He will not only show the path, and point to Jesus, but he will incline the heart into the love and delight of him.... [ Continue Reading ]
Here again, if it had been needed by way of confirmation, that this whole Psalm primarily belongs to, and is speaking of the blessed Jesus, this verse most plainly testifies. Mark 14:55.... [ Continue Reading ]
How beautiful this verse is also, if read as the words of Jesus. Through the whole of Christ's ministry, he had an eye to the promised aid of his Father. God had said that he would strengthen him for the work, and carry him through it; and therefore Jesus is continually reminding the Father of his c... [ Continue Reading ]
Nothing can be more blessed than viewing Christ in the promises, and pleading for the fulfillment and accomplishment of them, in and for him. Isaiah 40:31 REFLECTIONS READER, how beautiful is that scripture which hath Christ for its one glorious object, and that by holding him forth to the church's... [ Continue Reading ]