Psalm 93:5 Your testimonies are very sure: holiness becomes your house, O LORD, for ever. Men love things that are sure. Uncertainty is painful, and often maketh the heart sick. We cannot live upon shadows and clouds. It is no use building a house upon the sand. I. THE PROTECTION OF GOD (Psalm 18:2; Psalm 125:2). God is our strength, our shelter, our shield, our sun, and for ever. Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my Father's love shall be my portion, my joy, my immortal life. This is enough; I ask no more. II. THE FULFILMENT OF HOLY SCRIPTURE. The ruins of Tyre, Babylon, and Nineveh attest that there was in ancient years a sure word of prophecy, and, as time passes on, the Word of the Lord continueth to be its own witness. It needs no defence. The Bible, in the march of daily events, is fulfilled to the letter. Sooner shall the Nile cease to flow, to rise and fall, than the word of prophecy fail. So with the promises of the Bible. They are renewed every morning. III. THE CONFUSION OF SLANDERERS. Let loose talkers remember (Proverbs 19:5). And if the liar and gossip should have annoyed you, let your soul find hope in this gracious promise (Proverbs 16:7). Go on your way, then, with a light step and a brave heart, and the Lord in whom you trust will deliver and comfort you. IV. THE HARVEST TIME. Science teaches you that the earth's fertility is boundless. Cultivate it wisely, and it will blossom as the rose. And what saith the Scripture of God, and the earth which He made (Genesis 8:22; Psalm 145:15; Psalm 23:1)? Fear not, then, to ask God for your daily bread. He hath promised it; He will give it. V. THE REWARD OF TRUE SERVICE. God is a good paymaster. He will not be debtor to any man. His reward will be abundant. Be brave and true, then, in the service of God. VI. THE REMISSION OF SINS. This salvation is free. You need bring no silver, gold, or precious stones. This salvation is full. It is for every soul and for every sin. This salvation is everlasting. It begins on earth, and is continued in heaven. VII. THE RESURRECTION OF THE JUST. (G. W. McCree.) Parallel Verses KJV: Thy testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh thine house, O LORD, for ever.WEB: Your statutes stand firm. Holiness adorns your house, Yahweh, forevermore. |
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