Homiletic Review Psalm 105:19 Until the time that his word came: the word of the LORD tried him. "Tried" is in the Hebrew "smelted," and "word of the Lord" refers to the promise of greatness given to Joseph when a lad. This vision smelted his soul. How? It resulted in — I. A PURIFIED FAITH. Before imprisonment, Joseph worked and God helped; the prison shut him in to God alone. Faith is this reaching Godward, and the Godward side of a man determines character. II. A STRENGTHEINING CHARACTER. The youth who entered came out a tried man. More strength is increased power, and power is valuable. III. AN ENHANCED VALUE. He became worth more — to himself, to Pharaoh, to God. The promises of God Incarnate come to you in definite language. He offers you pardon, help, a growing likeness to Himself. Have you accepted? Are you holding fast? Your soul is in the furnace of the promises. Shall it come forth metal or slag? (Homiletic Review.) Parallel Verses KJV: Until the time that his word came: the word of the LORD tried him.WEB: until the time that his word happened, and Yahweh's word proved him true. |
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