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I. THE BRANCHES OF THIS PROMISE.

1. "Ye shall eat in plenty." To eat and to eat in plenty, are pleasures which threatenings have disjoined and separated.

2. Satisfaction. "Be satisfied."

3. The body is refreshed and nourished.

4. Contentment with our portion.

5. The power to eat.

6. Interest in the promise of eating is manifested and apprehended.

7. The blessing is in satisfaction.

8. God is enjoyed as our God in Christ. "And praise the name of the Lord."These words point to a comprehensive duty.

1. Acknowledging the goodness of the Lord our God in creating plenty and bestowing satisfaction.

2. Rejoicing m the goodness of the Lord our God, "who giveth us fruitful seasons, and filleth our heart with food and gladness." Joy in His name is a chief part of praise. Though the good be a material or sensible good, the joy in which we praise Him is a spiritual joy.

3. Serving the Lord our God, in holiness and righteousness, all the days of our life.

4. Exercises concerning the person, and office, and beauty, excellence, riches, treasures, fulness, and sufficiency of the Lord Jesus Christ, are essential in the praise which glorifies the name of the Lord God.

II. THE MOTIVE TO HUMBLE OURSELVES AND PRAISE THE NAME OF THE LORD GOD. There is something in God's dealing that is wondrous. See in Joel's sphere.

1. Calling off and destroying the devouring army is wondrous.

2. After the devastation, the springing of the earth is wondrous.

3. The season able rain which cooled the air and moistened the earth is wondrous.

4. The uncommon fertility of the years which succeeded the ravages of the army and the drought is wondrous. Make application to those who are in easy and affluent circumstances. Also to poor householders, etc.

(A. Shanks.)

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KJV: And ye shall eat in plenty, and be satisfied, and praise the name of the LORD your God, that hath dealt wondrously with you: and my people shall never be ashamed.

WEB: You will have plenty to eat, and be satisfied, and will praise the name of Yahweh, your God, who has dealt wondrously with you; and my people will never again be disappointed.