Psalm 113:5-8 Who is like to the LORD our God, who dwells on high,… Who is like unto the Lord our God, etc.? The views we form of God's nature and character are of the highest importance. I. GOD'S INCOMPARABLE MAJESTY. (See the fortieth chapter of Isaiah.) But his moral greater than his physical greatness. II. GOD'S CONDESCENSION. "Humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven and in the earth." Displays a deep and everlasting interest in the works of his hands. 1. Great men stoop to inferior things for the purposes of science. But God has a perfect knowledge of all things. 2. Men stoop to the wants and miseries of others, but do not relinquish their rank and station. But God in Christ came in the form of a servant (Philippians 2:6-8). 3. Great men die for their country or their friends, but not for their enemies. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners [and enemies], Christ died for us." III. GOD'S REDEEMING COMPASSION. 1. Man's character as a sinner is described. He is called poor and needy. Poor and needy indeed! As a sinner, he has no real treasure, and not even any hope. 2. His misery is indicated. In the dust and on the dunghill - a miserable outcast. 3. His glorious elevation by the redeeming love of God. (1 Samuel 2:8.) He is translated to a seat with princes. "Who hath made us kings and priests unto God." - S. Parallel Verses KJV: Who is like unto the LORD our God, who dwelleth on high, |
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