Proverbs 25:25 As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country. I. WHAT THIS GOOD NEWS IS. It is an assurance of the most stupendous and amazing love of the greatest of all Beings. 1. It consists in pardon and peace. 2. It is the means of conveying everlasting joy. 3. It is the revelation of God to the soul. 4. It is the knowledge of sin atoned for; of the law fulfilled; of Satan conquered; of death vanquished; and of heaven opened. II. THIS GLORIOUS NEWS INFORMS US OF THE STUPENDOUS WAY WHEREBY THIS BLESSED INTELLIGENCE IS CONVEYED. It is conveyed through Christ as the author of salvation. III. WE MUST FIRST BECOME ACQUAINTED WITH THE PERSON SENDING, AND COUNTRY FROM WHENCE, AS WELL AS THE COMMUNICATION SENT, BEFORE WE SHALL ESTEEM IT AS GOOD NEWS. 1. The Spirit of God must open and shine into our minds. 2. He must subdue our worldly affections. 3. He must conquer our stubborn wills. 4. And daily read this good news to our souls. (T. B. Baker.) Parallel Verses KJV: As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.WEB: Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country. |
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