Psalm 132:1-18 Lord, remember David, and all his afflictions:… The psalmist, filled with the memory of many an ancient oracle in praise of David and his city Zion, unable to bear the thought that this ' beauty of all the earth,' for which David had toiled, should remain sunk in misery and ruin, prays to God to remember his promises, and to return once more to his chosen dwelling-place; that the temple may be rebuilt, and the national worship restored, Some of the principal thoughts suggested are - I. THAT THE GREATEST WORK A MAN CAN DO IS TO HELP TO BRING GOD NEARER TO MEN. In this case David toiled with unwearied efforts "to find out a place for the Lord," where the ark might at length rest. But there are many ways besides of bringing God nearer to the thoughts of men. Public worship is only one means. A life divinely lived; works; conversation. God is made known best by the living temple. II. GOD WILL, HOWEVER, IN DUE TIME REWARD THE LABORS OF HIS FAITHFUL SERVANTS. "Lord, remember David, and all his labor and trouble." "Turn not away the face of thine anointed." Do not deny his prayers. Seeming delay on God's part is no real delay. III. IT IS GOD'S WILL TO REVEAL HIMSELF AND BE FOUND OF MEN. "The Lord hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation," etc. He has created men for the fellowship of himself and of one another. "This is my rest forever;" as the father finds rest at home. IV. GOD HAS MADE ABUNDANT PROVISION FOR THE WANTS OF OUR SPIRITUAL AND PHYSICAL NATURE. "I will clothe her priests with salvation, and her saints shall shout for joy, ordained a lamp for mine anointed," etc. "I will bless her provision with increase, and satisfy her poor with bread." - S. Parallel Verses KJV: A Song of degrees. LORD, remember David, and all his afflictions: |
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