Psalm 16:9-10 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices: my flesh also shall rest in hope.… The remainder of this Psalm we are to consider as spoken by David in reference to the Messiah, of whom he was both a prophet and a type. I. THIS PASSAGE REMINDS US OF THE SUFFERINGS OF CHRIST. Old Testament types, promises, and predictions describe Christ as a suffering Saviour. The view of Him thus given through the medium of prophecy is completely realised in His actual history. Well may such an emphasis be laid on the sufferings and death of Christ; for this was the instituted method of redemption. II. THIS PASSAGE AFFIRMS THE CONSTANCY AND CHEERFULNESS WITH WHICH CHRIST WAS TO BEAR HIS SORROWS. "My heart is glad, and my glory," that is, my tongue, "rejoiceth:" So said David, personating the Messiah; and all this was realised in Messiah's actual deportment. Remarkable was the constancy and cheerfulness with which our blessed Saviour bore His sufferings. And we cannot but admire the character in which this excellence was so conspicuously displayed. To our admiration of His unequalled magnanimity we must add the more valuable tribute of our gratitude; for it was in love to our souls that His engagement to suffer and to die had its origin. If we ought to love Him, because He so loved us, oh how deep seated should our affection be! III. WHAT WAS IT SUPPORTED AND CHEERED OUR SAVIOUR IN THE MIDST OF HIS SUFFERINGS? 1. He "set the Lord always before Him," as the great object of His regard. 2. He was cheered by the assurance that "God was at His right band." The arm of Jehovah was stretched out for His stay and deliverance. 3. He was supported by the hope of a resurrection of life and blessedness. (A. Thomson, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.WEB: Therefore my heart is glad, and my tongue rejoices. My body shall also dwell in safety. |
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