Psalm 16:6 The lines are fallen to me in pleasant places; yes, I have a goodly heritage. This expression is the language of the highest contentment, of holy exultation, of the most superlative satisfaction. I. A SCRIPTURAL DRAWING OF THIS GOODLY HERITAGE. The saint's heritage is comprehensive of all the blessings of grace and glory. It must be good if these be its contents. This goodly heritage knows no bounds or limits. Appeal to the saint's charter. The saint is an heir of righteousness, of salvation, of the kingdom of heaven, of all things; an heir of God Himself. Have the saints such a goodly heritage, then see cause: — II. TO CONTEMPLATE AND ADORE THE UNBOUNDED GENEROSITY OF THE MOST BLESSED GOD. The thought of this threw the Apostle John into an ecstasy. We are not to estimate the saint's wealth or grandeur from what he possesses in this world. Poverty is often their lot on earth. (W. Taylor.) Parallel Verses KJV: The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.WEB: The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places. Yes, I have a good inheritance. |
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