Psalm 89:15-18 Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of your countenance.… I. THEY KNOW THE JOYFUL SOUND. This is not a mere common or ordinary knowledge; it is not earthly knowledge; for man, by his own powers, could never have discovered a way of reconciliation with God. It is not mere superficial knowledge; but the desires and the affections and the heart are interested in it. It is not more intellectual knowledge; for although these subjects are the grandest upon which the mind of man may exercise itself, yet those who possess the knowledge here spoken of possess it not merely in their heads, but in their hearts; they are influenced by it; it is to them spiritual knowledge, experimental knowledge, practical knowledge, having an influence on their lives and conduct and conversation, their hopes, their desires, and their endeavours. II. THEY WALK IN THE LIGHT OF GOD'S COUNTENANCE. 1. They live under the constant recollection that God sees them, that they are under His constant and diligent inspection. 2. They enjoy the favour of God. III. THEY REJOICE IN HIS NAME ALL THE DAY LONG. What, then, is the character of this joy? It is pure; there is no admixture of unholy principle, or unholy desire, or unholy gratification: it is solid and steady, resting upon a sure and substantial foundation: it is animating; it inspires them amid the difficulties of life: it is satisfying; ah! and it is abiding. IV. IN HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS THEY SHALL BE EXALTED. (E. Tottenham, M.A.) Parallel Verses KJV: Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance.WEB: Blessed are the people who learn to acclaim you. They walk in the light of your presence, Yahweh. |
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