Psalm 91:15 He shall call on me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honor him. I. WHAT THIS RESPONSE IS. 1. That God will answer prayer. But on this, note: (1) That it is not the prayer of every man, but only of those who have set their love upon God, and who dwell in the secret place of the Most High. (2) That to them prayer is answered, but often in ways other than they have expected. God will always give to them what is best; but that may be far different from what they have thought. 2. He will be with them in trouble. God is always with us; but in our trouble he is more especially with us. This is shown sometimes by his providential help, or by his grace sustaining us. 3. He will deliver and honour. See this in such histories as that of Joseph. II. WHAT FOLLOWS FROM IT. That to the man of God the following things are impossible: 1. Disappointment; because God will answer. 2. Loneliness; for God is ever with him, and especially in trouble. 3. Disgrace; for how can that be to those whom he honours? 4. Defeat; for God will deliver. - S.C. Parallel Verses KJV: He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. |
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