20. By a precious promise.4. Start your free trial today! On Psalm xxxi. Alexander took great pains to have him healed, and when he was quite well, he never exposed his precious life to any risk again. The word rendered 'presence' is literally 'face,' and the force of this very remarkable expression of confidence is considerably marred unless that rendering be retained. There are some things of this sort even of our Saviour in the Gospel, because the Lord of the Prophets deigned to be Himself also a Prophet. 1. 22. WHAT IS REQUIRED IN THE EXHORTATION "good courage." By the design or end of acting. The scope of this chapter. The dogma of implicit faith refuted. Old Objection, that the agency of God in such cases is referable to prescience or permission, not actual operation. Bible Language English. If this weakness of the heart should continue, it will be very injurious. Christ ought not to be served by feather-bed soldiers.IV. 24 Be brave. 3. 1853. Paul was a great admirer of Christ. 2. 19. He was not shut up unto the hand of the enemy; but his feet stood in a large room, for he was Charles Haddon SpurgeonSpurgeon's Sermons Volume 37: 1891That it is Sweet to Despise the World and to Serve GodNow will I speak again, O my Lord, and hold not my peace; I will say in the ears of my God, my Lord, and my King, who is exalted above all, Oh how plentiful is Thy goodness which Thou hast laid up for them that fear Thee! The Law in Messianic Times. (1) But what art Thou to those who love Thee? (Ver. THE PROMISE "He shall strengthen your heart." --PSALM xxxi. This to him was a most cheering fact: he had no fear as to his circumstances, since all things were in the divine hand. In Thee I place my trust, On Thee I calmly rest; I know Thee good, I know Thee just, And count thy choice the best. Phil 1:1I. David, showing his confidence in God, craves his help7. What an honour to that old saint that Jesus Christ, dying, should find nothing that more fully corresponded to His inmost heart at that moment than the utterance of the Psalmist long ago! 6): which means that each person's soul should in its penitence drink the tears Leo the GreatWritings of Leo the GreatThe Nature of JustificationJustification in the active sense (iustificatio, {GREEK SMALL LETTER DELTA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER IOTA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER KAPPA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER ALPHA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER IOTA WITH OXIA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER OMEGA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER SIGMA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER IOTA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER FINAL SIGMA}) is defined by the Tridentine Council as "a translation from that state wherein man is born a child of the first Adam, to the state of grace and of the adoption of the sons of God through the second Adam, Joseph PohleGrace, Actual and Habitual"The Truth. " Be strong. There are walls which no mortal hands built to surround me, A Refuge Eternal,--'Tis JESUS MY ROCK! At the same time, the exhortation is not omitted. He is righteous (v. 1) and will judge righteously (v. 23). By the kindly fellowship of friends.3. How God acts in them. Be brave. (2)It endangers the success of the best workers. Start for FREE. They err from the Scriptures who make the grace of God a reason for doing nothing; it is the reason for doing everything. The first part of this verse is consecrated for ever by our Lord's use of it on the Cross. Old Objection, that the agency of God in such cases is referable to prescience or permission, not actual operation. --PSALM xxxi. Cut down the tree, but not this only, pull up the roots. A friend who had watched with regret his unsuccessful attempts on former journeys to enter that jealous country, and who augured from the political changes which had taken place that permission might probably now be obtained, brought the subject again under his notice. 3 You are my rock and my castle; by your name will you guide me and direct me. 'I trusted Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy ScriptureHid in Light'Thou shall hide them in the secret of Thy presence from the pride of man; Thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.' How God acts in them. I. Alexander took great pains to have him healed, and when he was quite well, he never exposed his precious life to any risk again. Differently to be admonished are those who deplore sins of deed, and those who deplore sins of thought. Margaret Wilson, in the days of Charles II., was tied to a post on the shore at the flow of the tide, but offered her life if she would obey the Church. Psalms 31:24 MSG. 5. Don't let me down! Edward BurbidgeThe Kingdom of Heaven; What is it?Of Faith. No medicine like the blood of Christ; and in the text, For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.' -- Psalm 31:15 Father, I know that all my life Is portioned out for me, And the changes that are sure to come, I do not fear to see; But I ask Thee for a present mind Intent on pleasing Thee. It does not make him neglect means. As you slam the door on those oily, mocking faces. We say and do things in panic which we disown in calmer hours. Psalm 31:24The Message. Let good or ill befall, It must be good for me; Secure VariousThe Hymnal of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the USAHow God Works in the Hearts of Men. By the kindly fellowship of friends.3. Question answered in respect to God and man. Whate'er events betide, Thy will they all perform: Safe in Thy breast my head I hide, Nor fear the coming storm. Save verses, read offline, watch teaching clips, and more! If you are the persons spoken of in the text, this hope of yours is rooted, and grounded, and stablished in the Lord: "all ye that hope in the Lord." THE question as to the Rabbinic views in regard to the binding character of the Law, and its imposition on the Gentiles, in Messianic times, although, strictly speaking, not forming part of this history, is of such vital importance in connection with recent controversies as to demand special consideration. Copyright 2019 by Zondervan. If you want to get out of diffidence, and timidity, and despondency, you must rouse yourselves up. I would not have the restless will That hurries to and fro, Seeking for some great Miss A. L. WaringHymns and MeditationsHis Journey to South Russia. Edward BurbidgeThe Kingdom of Heaven; What is it?Of Faith. Differently to be admonished are those who deplore sins of deed, and those who deplore sins of thought. There are walls which no mortal hands built to surround me, A Refuge Eternal,--'Tis JESUS MY ROCK! If this weakness of the heart should continue, it will be very injurious. The word rendered 'presence' is literally 'face,' and the force of this very remarkable expression of confidence is considerably marred unless that rendering be retained. When Life's gloomy curtain, at last, shall close o'er me, And the chill hand of death unexpectedly knock, I will John Ross MacduffThe Cities of Refuge: or, The Name of Jesus. Edward BurbidgeThe Kingdom of Heaven; What is it?Of Faith. How God acts in them. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. The wicked would flee from God; they would neither be under His rules, nor within His reach. As it has been shown that all duty, and that alone, ought to be vowed to God in covenant, it is manifest that what is lawfully engaged to in swearing by the name of God is enjoined in the moral law, and, because of the authority of that law, ought to be performed as a duty. As a wicked man's life is made up of sin, Thomas WatsonA Body of Divinity, How they are to be Admonished who Lament Sins of Deed, and those who Lament Only Sins of Thought. Walk Humbly. Do not sit still, and rub your eyes, and say, "I cannot help it, I must always be dull like this." That what we are to speak to for the clearing and improving this noble piece of truth, that Christ is the Truth, may be the more clearly understood and edifying, we shall first take notice of some generals, and then show particularly how or in what respects Christ is called the Truth; and finally speak to some cases wherein we are to make use of Christ as the Truth. Ii. He sings, "My times are in thy hand." David, showing his confidence in God, craves his help7. How God acts in them. For Thou art my Rock and my Fortress.' A SEASONABLE EXHORTATION. 4. 1. Let good or ill befall, It must be good for me; Secure VariousThe Hymnal of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the USAHow God Works in the Hearts of Men. The admonition was timely and effectual. There are four general things here to be noticed. get to know the Bible better! He was not shut up unto the hand of the enemy; but his feet stood in a large room, for he was. Sometimes by gracious providences.2. 8. He strengthens us by his Spirit to hope and trust in him. "He shall strengthen your heart." Im leaping and singing in the circle of your love; discard me like a broken dish in the trash. The word rendered 'presence' is literally 'face,' and the force of this very remarkable expression of confidence is considerably marred unless that rendering be retained. Paul was a great admirer of Christ. Question answered in respect to God and man. The Message. Do you not think that your God deserves to be trusted? Your granite cave a hiding place, your high cliff nest a place of safety. (Isaiah lair. The wicked would flee from God; they would neither be under His rules, nor within His reach. It does not say, "He shall comfort your heart, therefore you need do nothing." Spurgeon. The Psalmist has been describing, with the eloquence of misery, his own desperate condition, in all manner of metaphors which he heaps together--'sickness,' 'captivity,' 'like a broken vessel,' 'as a dead man out of mind.' Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament. "O love the Lord, all ye his saints" (Psalm xxxi. As a wicked man's life is made up of sin, (Admonition 30.) Example from the history of Job. For it is written, He hath given us drink in tears by measure (Ps. They lose their courage, their joy departs from them, and they become timorous and fearful. In like manner, his being cast into the sea and swallowed by the great fish, is a poetic reproduction, for homiletical purposes, of Israel's sufferings at the hands of the heathen whom it had failed to warn. A SEASONABLE EXHORTATION. 5. 22 In my alarm I said, "I am cut off from your sight!". [2431] and of Lazarus. [2432] He asked, namely, as if not knowing that which in any wise He knew. When the storm and the tempest are raging around me, Oh! III. The affection of love is natural, but the grace is not. The wicked would flee from God; they would neither be under His rules, nor within His reach. For it is written, He hath given us drink in tears by measure (Ps. THE question as to the Rabbinic views in regard to the binding character of the Law, and its imposition on the Gentiles, in Messianic times, although, strictly speaking, not forming part of this history, is of such vital importance in connection with recent controversies as to demand special consideration. Many things are and will continue to be implicitly John CalvinThe Institutes of the Christian Religion. Let me earnestly persuade all who bear the name of Christians to become lovers of God. Psalms 24 1-2 God claims Earth and everything in it, God claims World and all who live on it. There are but few that love God: many give Him hypocritical kisses, but few love Him. Let me earnestly persuade all who bear the name of Christians to become lovers of God. ).PeopleDavid, PsalmistPlacesJerusalemTopicsCourage, David, Fear, Heart, Hope, Maschil, Psalm, Strengthen, Strengtheneth, Strong, Wait, WaitingOutline1. and answered the inarticulate cry of the heart. But "faith directs in intention" as Augustine says against Julian (In Psalm xxxi, cf. 1853. --PSALM xxxi. For it is written, He hath given us drink in tears by measure (Ps. For, as stated above [4401](A[8]), the intention of the minister is necessary for the validity of a sacrament. It is not alone, "Be of good courage"; there is an "and" with it: "and he shall strengthen your heart." THE question as to the Rabbinic views in regard to the binding character of the Law, and its imposition on the Gentiles, in Messianic times, although, strictly speaking, not forming part of this history, is of such vital importance in connection with recent controversies as to demand special consideration. The works of God distinguished from the works of Satan and wicked men. The Psalmist has been describing, with the eloquence of misery, his own desperate condition, in all manner of metaphors which he heaps together--'sickness,' 'captivity,' 'like a broken vessel,' 'as a dead man out of mind.' 1853. It does not say, "He shall comfort your heart, therefore you need do nothing." For to me to live is Christ, i.e.' 24Be strong and take heart,(A)all you who hope in the Lord. For, as stated above [4401](A[8]), the intention of the minister is necessary for the validity of a sacrament. Let good or ill befall, It must be good for me; Secure VariousThe Hymnal of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the USAHow God Works in the Hearts of Men. 2. Yet you heard my cry for mercy when I called to you for help. A friend who had watched with regret his unsuccessful attempts on former journeys to enter that jealous country, and who augured from the political changes which had taken place that permission might probably now be obtained, brought the subject again under his notice. But I know not that there is any Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy Scripture 'Into Thy Hands''Into Thine hand I commit my spirit: Thou hast redeemed me, O Lord God of truth.' The Definition of It. 1. But it is now to be proved that what is promised to God by vow or oath, ought to be performed also because of the act of Covenanting. What has He ever done that you should doubt Him?3. But "faith directs in intention" as Augustine says against Julian (In Psalm xxxi, cf. By a precious promise.4. There are four general things here to be noticed. (Admonition 30.) Differently to be admonished are those who deplore sins of deed, and those who deplore sins of thought. The former to discomfit his enemies, and the latter for his own comfort and faith. In the text to which this Appendix refers it has been indicated, that a new legislation was expected in Messianic days. of But it is now to be proved that what is promised to God by vow or oath, ought to be performed also because of the act of Covenanting. But "faith directs in intention" as Augustine says against Julian (In Psalm xxxi, cf. Psalm 30. Question answered in respect to the devil. It is not alone, "Be of good courage"; there is an "and" with it: "and he shall strengthen your heart." There are some things of this sort even of our Saviour in the Gospel, because the Lord of the Prophets deigned to be Himself also a Prophet. What to those who serve Thee with their whole heart? 2. Men of hope. He was not shut up unto the hand of the enemy; but his feet stood in a large room, for he was Charles Haddon SpurgeonSpurgeon's Sermons Volume 37: 1891That it is Sweet to Despise the World and to Serve GodNow will I speak again, O my Lord, and hold not my peace; I will say in the ears of my God, my Lord, and my King, who is exalted above all, Oh how plentiful is Thy goodness which Thou hast laid up for them that fear Thee! 2, 3 (R.V.). 20. But in the depth of desolation he grasps at God's hand, and that lifts him up out of the pit. The Schoolmen refuted by various passages. 3. Many things are and will continue to be implicitly John CalvinThe Institutes of the Christian ReligionLinksPsalm 31:24 NIVPsalm 31:24 NLTPsalm 31:24 ESVPsalm 31:24 NASBPsalm 31:24 KJVPsalm 31:24 Bible AppsPsalm 31:24 ParallelPsalm 31:24 Biblia ParalelaPsalm 31:24 Chinese BiblePsalm 31:24 French BiblePsalm 31:24 German BiblePsalm 31:24 CommentariesBible Hub. Christ is my life; so Gregory of Nyssa; or thus, my life is made up of Christ.