Deuteronomy 12:9 For you are not as yet come to the rest and to the inheritance, which the LORD your God gives you. I. THE REST. 1. From sin. 2. From temptation. 3. From enemies. (1) Physical It is astonishing beyond measure to see what seemingly refined men will do to trip a Christian to whom they have taken a dislike. (2) Spiritual powers of darkness, etc. 4. From weariness. 5. From doubts. II. THE INHERITANCE. 1. Purchased. 2. Prepared. 3. Pure. 4. Sure. 5. For the saints. III. OUR PRESENT CONDITION. 1. Not a condition of ceaseless toil. 2. Not a condition of entire exclusion from our inheritance. 3. We here enjoy the means of grace.Lessons: 1. In view of all this we should rejoice — (1) Because of what God has done for us. (2) Because of what God is doing for us in heaven. (3) Because of what God is doing in us now. 2. Are we being fitted for that rest and inheritance? 3. Are there any here who are seeking their rest on earth? Oh! poor miserable souls, ye with all your seeking have not rest here, and will not have rest hereafter! (Bp. Courtney.) Parallel Verses KJV: For ye are not as yet come to the rest and to the inheritance, which the LORD your God giveth you.WEB: for you haven't yet come to the rest and to the inheritance, which Yahweh your God gives you. |
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