Job 34:29 When he gives quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hides his face, who then can behold him?… I. THE NATURE AND CHARACTER OF THE BLESSING HERE SPOKEN OF. It is quietness, calmness, repose, and may consist of — 1. External peace. This is when God interposes on behalf of His people. "He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him." Still, We cannot reckon on this kind of peace. 2. Internal peace. This is of a different nature to external peace, and every Christian can and ought to enjoy it. It is independent of all the vicissitudes of life, of all the trials of time. II. THE METHOD OF ITS ATTAINMENT. The quietness of our text is one of the growths of Christian character. There are two particulars which bring it about: — 1. Reconciliation with God. There can be no peace where there are alienation and enmity. 2. Holiness of conversation. There can be no peace where there is indulged sin. 3. Assurance of confidence. "Casting all your cares on Him, for He careth for you." (J. J. S. Bird.) Parallel Verses KJV: When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hideth his face, who then can behold him? whether it be done against a nation, or against a man only: |
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