Psalm 11:1-7 In the LORD put I my trust: how say you to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain?… We have in this Psalm a striking instance of Christian heroism. The Psalmist is found in circumstances of great moral perplexity and personal danger, but he stands his ground, trusting in God. I. THE SEVERITY OF HIS TRIAL. David's timid counsellors bring before him several pressing reasons why he should despair of his cause, and retire from the scene of conflict. 1. The desperate designs of his enemies. 2. Their perfidious policy. 3. Their successful action. II. THE CONSTANCY OF THE TRIED. What were the sources of this sublime courage? 1. The presence of God. 2. The majesty of God. 3. The knowledge of God. 4. The righteousness of God.Here the Psalmist rested, and here may we rest. God loveth the wise, the just, the good, and in Him may we rest. III. THE CERTAINTY OF THE TRIUMPH. 1. All God's people may expect to be thus tried. At one time or other our faith, principle, hope will be thus severely tested. 2. Let us at such times beware of the temporising policy of faint-hearted men. It is often a sorer trial for faith to withstand the pleadings of well-meaning friends than to arm itself against open enemies. 3. Let us trust confidently in God, and He shall make us to triumph. (W. L. Watkinson.) Parallel Verses KJV: {To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.} In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain?WEB: In Yahweh, I take refuge. How can you say to my soul, "Flee as a bird to your mountain!" |
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