Psalm 107:43 Whoever is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the loving kindness of the LORD. If we wish to "understand" the lovingkindness of the Lord, we need not speculate, we have only to "observe"; and we have nor anxiously to east about for examples, as they are gathered and classified for us in the induction which distinguishes this inspired song. I. IT IS EFFECTUAL. Gives complete relief. No mockery of favour, no semblance of love. Deals not in half-measures, but secures complete deliverance. II. IT IS SEASONABLE. God interferes in the crisis, and waits till it come, ere He show His power and love. III. IT IS UNDESERVED. We forget Him, but He does not forget us; and when our sins expose us to imminent peril — and that peril is a righteous and appropriate punishment, even then does He "make no tarrying," but He swiftly comes to save us. IV. IT IS HABITUAL. God has special pleasure in such acts of beneficent intervention. He has often vouchsafed relief to others, and will He not to thee? "The Lord's hand is not shortened." "He daily loadeth us with benefits." V. If we take pains and still "observe these things," we shall find "these things" all to be ACTS OF SIMULTANEOUS LOVINGKINDNESS. God is not so occupied with one case of misery as to overlook the others. All those deeds of lovingkindness may happen, and very often do happen, at one and the same time. VI. IT IS MANIFESTED IN ANSWER TO PRAYER. The spirit, in the hour of its weakness, looks up to God, and He blesses and saves. O, then, ask and wait; wrestle and triumph. VII. IT IS OFTEN STARTLING IN ITS NATURE AND RESULTS. The good it does is amazing, and the penalty it sends is confounding. These sudden and terrible reverses are meant to teach and humble — for they show the justice of God, exhibit the evil of sin, and induce man to forsake it. (John Eadie, D.D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the LORD. |
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