Psalm 145:11 They shall speak of the glory of your kingdom, and talk of your power; : — I. In the UNIVERSALITY OF ITS EXTENT. His kingdom extends over all, over all matter, and over all mind. It includes the microscopic atom and the mightiest orb; the lowest fiend and the sublimest angel. II. In the RIGHTEOUSNESS OF ITS FOUNDATION. God has a right to rule the universe. 1. On the ground of proprietorship He owns all. 2. On the ground of capacity. No one else has the power. 3. On the ground of character. He is infinitely good. III. In the BENEVOLENCE OF ITS OPERATIONS. Unlike all human kings, He rules not for His own aggrandizement or interest, but simply for the good of His subjects. IV. In THE INDESTRUCTIBLENESS OF ITS NATURE. Human kingdoms have in them the seeds of decay; they chase each other from the scene like the clouds before the wind. All of them are but as little bubbles on the stream, by a breath or a touch they are broken and lost. But His kingdom will endure for ever. (David Thomas, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom, and talk of thy power;WEB: They will speak of the glory of your kingdom, and talk about your power; |
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