Psalm 9:10 And they that know your name will put their trust in you: for you, LORD, have not forsaken them that seek you. The name of God is the revelation of the Divine perfections, through His works and Word. He is — I. A JUST GOD AND A SAVIOUR. Much was said in words and by promises under the old dispensation bearing witness to this name. The sacrifices did the same. But Christ was the great witness of this name. The servants of Benhadad believed in the name the kings of Israel had for mercy, and therefore submitted themselves. And the Publican believed in God as merciful, and therefore appealed to Him. Thus the Lord proclaimed His name to Moses. And at last that mercy of God appeared in Christ. All His works while on earth confirmed it. And He was made perfect through suffering, made perfect in mercy thereby. II. AS ALMIGHTY. That name is impressed upon creation, but is seen most in Christ in delivering His Church. And in His resurrection and His dominion over the empire of death, and His upholding of His kingdom in the world, and giving success to the preaching of the Gospel. III. AS RIGHTEOUSNESS. This is seen in His atonement, whereby God's righteousness is declared, so that He can be just, and yet the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. IV. AS WISDOM. This seen in creation, but yet more in redemption. For in it the law and its transgressor are exalted together. Once the law might have said, "To spare him will be my disgrace"; but the wisdom of God appointed that to spare him would be its highest honour. The person of Christ is the chief wonder of this wisdom. This is the treasury of the Divine name. In Him all fulness dwells. V. AND THIS NAME WILL BE TRUSTED BY ALL WHO KNOW IT. Many have heard of it who do not know it. The way to know it is to read it in Christ. (D. Charles.) Parallel Verses KJV: And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee. |
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