Isaiah 66:14 And when you see this, your heart shall rejoice, and your bones shall flourish like an herb… I. SOME OF THE WAYS THE HAND OF THE LORD MAKES ITSELF KNOWN TOWARDS HIS SERVANTS. 1. In the character they bear. 2. In the work they do. 3. In the sufferings they endure. 4. In all the triumphs of their faith and patience. II. THE CONDITION OF THIS VISIBLE DISPLAY OF GOD'S POWER. Simply to let it operate upon us and through us. We can, and often do, prevent His hand from being known. There must be humble recptiveness, believing prayer. III. THE EFFECTS OF THIS MANIFESTATION OF THE LORD'S HAND. 1. It encourages the Lord's servants. 2. It rebukes the unbelief of the ungodly. Conclusion: Unconverted sinner I the Lord desires to show forth the power of His grace in you. Will you not allow Him to work upon you this miracle of His saving power? (W. Guthrie, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: And when ye see this, your heart shall rejoice, and your bones shall flourish like an herb: and the hand of the LORD shall be known toward his servants, and his indignation toward his enemies. |