Psalm 74:12 For God is my King of old, working salvation in the middle of the earth. I. LOYALLY ACKNOWLEDGED. "My King." II. OF ANCIENT DATE. "Of old." III. BENEFICENT IN OPERATION. "Working salvation." At this time, as the psalm indicates, His people were in a most desolate and afflicted state. Was the King working for their salvation? Their misery arose from their sin from their rebellion against His authority and govern-mont. At present, darkness, suffering, and sorrow are here, but they are here because sin is here. God rules to bless. IV. AS A PLEA FOR HIS HELP. He mentions what God had done for them in olden time, and pleads that as their King He would interpose for them again. As their King — 1. He would possess sovereign authority. 2. He would be faithful to His sovereign obligations. 3. He was immutable. This plea may be used by us — (1) As communities forming part of His Church. When any portion of His Church languishes, or is afflicted, or is in difficulty, it may plead with the King for help. (2) As individuals on our own behalf. In our times of perplexity and distress, let us go to our King, and plead with Him for direction and deliverance. (William Jones.) Parallel Verses KJV: For God is my King of old, working salvation in the midst of the earth.WEB: Yet God is my King of old, working salvation in the midst of the earth. |
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