Jeremiah 5:24 Neither say they in their heart, Let us now fear the LORD our God, that gives rain, both the former and the latter, in his season… I. THE DOCTRINE ASSERTED. "The Lord our God giveth," etc. He is the immediate bestower of what we call natural benefits. 1. The Giver of rain. (1) He provides it in mercy to mankind. (2) He withholds it in judgment upon nations. 2. The Appointer of harvest. "He reserveth," etc. Important and interesting season. God has appointed it — (1) As an immutable ordinance (Genesis 8:22). (2) As a time of rejoicing. (3) As a means of instruction. II. THE DUTY INFERRED. 1. Cultivate continual acknowledgment of God. 2. Exercise entire dependence upon God. 3. Render perpetual thanksgiving to God. 4. Devote ourselves to the faithful service of God. (H. Parr.) Parallel Verses KJV: Neither say they in their heart, Let us now fear the LORD our God, that giveth rain, both the former and the latter, in his season: he reserveth unto us the appointed weeks of the harvest. |
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