Lamentations 3:24-26 The LORD is my portion, said my soul; therefore will I hope in him. I. THE AUTHORITY UPON WHICH GOD IS CLAIMED AS THE PORTION OF GOOD MEN. It is high language for worms of the earth — sinners. Not natural relation, for that has been forfeited by sin. Not Church privileges. The Jews were mistaken in claiming the favour of God on account of Abraham, Moses, the law, and the covenant, and the promises. 1. God claims His people by right of purchase. As Christ has purchased believers for God, so He hath purchased God for believers; hence they are called "heirs of God." He is — (1) Of infinite power to support. (2) Of infinite wisdom to direct. (3) Of infinite goodness to supply. 2. He calls His people His portion, because they choose Him; and we call Him our portion, because He chooses us. II. THE ADVANTAGES OF SUCH AN ATTAINMENT. 1. Abundant and never-failing in its produce. 2. Satisfying in its enjoyments. 3. Eternal in possession. III. THE DUTIES RESULTING FROM THIS RELATION. 1. Thankful acknowledgment. "The lines are fallen," etc. These thankful acknowledgments are made in private and in public. 2. Dependence upon God for every spiritual supply. As a man upon his portion. 3. To reside in it — dwell in God. 4. Defend your possession. 5. Delight in it. (J. Walker, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.WEB: Yahweh is my portion, says my soul; therefore will I hope in him. |
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