2 Chronicles 7:12-16 And the LORD appeared to Solomon by night, and said to him, I have heard your prayer… I. TAKE A VIEW OF GOD. 1. In Himself. (1) His searching eye and mighty hand (James 4:10; 1 Peter 5:6). (2) His majesty and glory (Isaiah 6:2; Psalm 89:6, 7). (3) His, holiness (Exodus 15:11; Joshua 24:19). (4) His jealousy and justice (Nahum 1:2). (5) His mercy and goodness (Hosea 3:5; Romans 2:4). (6) His omniscience.Such considerations have humbled the holiest of men. Moses (Exodus 3:6); Job (Job 42:5); Elijah (1 Kings 19:13); Isaiah (Isaiah 6:5); Ezra (Ezra 9:15); Peter (Luke 5:8). 2. In His relations to us. He is our Maker, King, Judge, Father, Master. 3. In His dealings with us. (1) In His judgments and various providences. (2) In His mercies which have shined upon us through all our clouds. II. TAKE A VIEW OF YOURSELVES, OF YOUR OWN HEARTS AND LIVES. This is a duty of singular use and benefit. It enlargeth the heart in godly sorrow for sin past, upon the discoveries which this scrutiny maketh. (Edward Reynolds, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: And the LORD appeared to Solomon by night, and said unto him, I have heard thy prayer, and have chosen this place to myself for an house of sacrifice. |
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