Psalm 144:15 Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yes, happy is that people, whose God is the LORD. : — I. EXAMINE WHAT IS COMPREHENDED IN THE RELATION REFERRED TO. This may refer — 1. To God as the object of religious worship. 2. To Him as the author of every blessing. 3. To the covenant relation in which He condescends to stand to His people. This includes — (1) Divine acceptance. (2) Delightful intercourse. (3) Pleasing satisfaction. II. ILLUSTRATE AND CONFIRM THE DECLARATION ITSELF. Such persons are happy — 1. Because all the Divine perfections are engaged in their behalf. (1) Mercy to pardon their sins, and deliver them from guilt and misery. (2) Wisdom to remove their ignorance, and guide them through the intricate mazes of this world. (3) Power to assist their weakness, and be their guard and defence. (4) Omnipresence to survey them in every possible condition. (5) Holiness to conquer all their depravity. (6) Riches to chase away their poverty. (7) Plenty to supply all their wants. Faithfulness to perform all that has been promised. 2. Because in Him they are assured of finding a refuge in every time of need. 3. Because they are warranted to expect every needful supply. 4. Because in Him they have a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. 5. Because to them all the promises of the Gospel are yea and amen in Christ Jesus. 6. Because they have a sure prospect of being with Him for ever.Learn — 1. How mistaken the men of the world are with respect to the people of God. 2. How insignificant is the worldling's portion. 3. How dangerous is the condition of those who have not the Lord for their portion. (T. Lewis.) Parallel Verses KJV: Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the LORD. |
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