Exodus 4:2-5 And the LORD said to him, What is that in your hand? And he said, A rod.… I. GOD FREQUENTLY MAKES INQUIRY ABOUT THE MOST TRIVIAL POSSESSIONS OF MEN. 1. Have they been honourably gained? 2. Are they being put to their proper use? 3. Are they in a line with Divine power? II. GOD FREQUENTLY MAKES THE MOST TRIVIAL POSSESSIONS OF MEN TEACH GREAT TRUTHS. 1. This shows the Divine adaptability to the circumstances of men. 2. This shows the Divine wisdom in making insignificant things teach Divine truth. 3. This shows the Divine simplicity of the plans and purposes of Heaven. III. THAT THE MOST TRIVIAL POSSESSIONS ARE USEFUL TO OTHERS AS WELL AS THOSE TO WHOM THEY BELONG. IV. THAT THE MOST TRIVIAL POSSESSIONS OF MEN PROVE, AFTER ALL, THE MOST USEFUL, and ought therefore to awaken human gratitude. (J. W. Johnston.) Parallel Verses KJV: And the LORD said unto him, What is that in thine hand? And he said, A rod.WEB: Yahweh said to him, "What is that in your hand?" He said, "A rod." |
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