Psalm 107:7 And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation. I. THE END for which the people of God were led forth from Egypt was that "they might come to a city of habitation"; in other words, "to a city, or cities, which they might inhabit." Are you by faith in Christ Jesus the sons of God? He, who has given you the adoption of sons here, will not withhold the inherit. ante of sons hereafter. II. THE WAY by which the believer is led to that city of habitation. 1. It is not the nearest. His heavenly Father knows t.hat it is expedient for him, as for Israel, to be led about and instructed. 2. It is not the pleasantest. Like a wilderness, it is a dry and thirsty land. The soil is barren — its waters are bitter and often fail. The road is "the narrow way," intricate to discover, difficult, to pursue, and having "but few that find it." 3. To all appearance, it is not the safest. An enemy's country. A snare at every step. 4. Yet it is the only sure road to those pleasures which are for evermore. III. THE GUIDE. 1. He is experienced. 2. He is fitted to sympathize with those who are toiling along the difficult road, in that He Himself hath suffered, being tempted. 3. He is a watchful, careful Guide. 4. He is also a supporting and upholding Guide; not. merely leading His people through every difficulty, but either removing every impediment, or enabling the pilgrim to overcome it.Conclusion: 1. See the necessity of a guide in the journey of life. 2. Is the wilderness the right way to the city of habitation? Then how easy should it make us under all the discouragements, weariness, temptations, dangers of the journey! 3. Remember that none reach that city but "the redeemed of the Lord." Is this your character? (R. Davies, M.A.) Parallel Verses KJV: And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation.WEB: he led them also by a straight way, that they might go to a city to live in. |
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